British Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli passes Lewis Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone on 4 July 2026, passing Lewis Hamilton on the Hangar Straight to take victory. While McLaren's Lando Norris, Mercedes' George Russell, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen were engaged in a closely fought battle for position in the opening laps, Antonelli strategically bided his time before making his decisive move. The result marks a notable sprint win for the young Mercedes driver over Hamilton at Hamilton's home circuit.