F1 practice LIVE: British Grand Prix 2026 UK time, start time, grid, radio & updates – BBC
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Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton pipped Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
Hamilton, a record nine-time winner of his home race, took top spot from the championship leader by just 0.011 seconds.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was third fastest, but 0.321secs off the pace.
Mercedes’ George Russell, 40 points adrift of Antonelli in the championship, was a disappointing fifth behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
