Antonelli beats Leclerc & Hamilton to Silverstone pole
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.
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Notable Quotes
"I was a bit stressed because I never really like going first for the last run but the last lap was very tidy. It came all together."
— Kimi Antonelli , Athlete
"I am pleased. It has been a few tough races when the feeling was not quite right, struggling to put everything together."
— Charles Leclerc , Athlete
"Of course I'm not satisfied. I'm third. Both these guys did a great job today."
— Lewis Hamilton , Athlete
"Yesterday I was confused, but looking at the data we realised I was losing all my speed on the straight."
— George Russell , Athlete
Key People
Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Ferrari.
George Russell is a British Formula 1 racing driver currently racing for Mercedes.
Isack Hadjar is a French racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Red Bull.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
Oscar Piastri is a driver for McLaren.
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.
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