How “stressed” Antonelli beat his nerves – and Leclerc – in British GP qualifying

Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the 2026 F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, overcoming nerves and unpredictably locking brakes to beat Charles Leclerc and Ferrari. Antonelli, who is the championship leader driving for Mercedes, also outqualified his team-mate George Russell, who ended up fourth on the grid. The qualifying session was made particularly challenging by fluctuating and gusty winds across the former airfield circuit.