F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli won the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone, finishing 2.7 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton, marking his first Saturday victory of the 2026 season.
- The race saw Antonelli and Hamilton dominate, creating a clear two-car lead group, while Lando Norris secured third place after a competitive battle for the remaining podium spot.
- A five-way contest for third place involved Max Verstappen, Norris, George Russell, Oscar Piastri, and Charles Leclerc, with Norris ultimately emerging ahead by the race's midpoint.
- Antonelli closed a gap to Hamilton by lap eight, overtaking him on lap 10 and maintaining the lead to the finish, while Russell finished fourth and Leclerc fifth.
- Following the sprint, Antonelli leads the championship by 43 points over Russell, with Hamilton in third place, four points behind Russell.
