Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) claimed his first Sprint victory, winning the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint at Silverstone on July 4 (17 laps, 100 km). Antonelli passed Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) on lap eight and won by 2.745 seconds, with Lando Norris (McLaren) third.
The result, distinct from the Grand Prix won by Leclerc on July 5, underlines the young Italian's form at the wheel of the Mercedes.
Sources
- [Formula1.com — Antonelli beats Hamilton to victory in Silverstone Sprint](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/antonelli-beats-hamilton-to-victory-in-action-packed-silverstone-sprint.3wsWgMCKyMwNdw2MYaI4sT)
