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Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race

Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
BBC News Friday 03 July 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read
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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
Hamilton (PERSON) Silverstone (ORG) Ferrari (ORG) Lewis Hamilton (PERSON) Mercedes (ORG) Kimi Antonelli (PERSON) the British Grand Prix (ORG)
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