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via BBC SportHamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint raceLewis Hamilton achieved pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix, narrowly edging out championship leader Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds. Max Verstappen took third place, while George Russell and Lando Norris rounded out the top six. The sprint race is set to take place on Saturday at noon BST, with Hamilton currently sitting third in the championship standings, trailing Antonelli by 46 points.
Hamilton's performance marked a significant turnaround for Ferrari after a challenging race in Austria. He credited small upgrades to the car for their improved pace, while Antonelli acknowledged the competitiveness of the session. The close qualifying results suggest an exciting sprint race ahead, with teams looking to make adjustments before the main event.
Fri 3 Jul · 18:30 UTC
via espn.comAntonelli on mistakes: Too 'relaxed' or 'confident...Kimi Antonelli reflected on his performance during the Austrian Grand Prix, where he finished third after a challenging start. His early mistakes, attributed to excitement, cost him valuable time and allowed his championship lead to shrink to 40 points, with teammate George Russell taking the victory. Antonelli noted that he lost several seconds due to these errors and struggled with his brakes during the first stint on medium tires.
Despite the setbacks, Antonelli recognized the experience as a valuable learning opportunity. He emphasized the importance of minimizing mistakes moving forward and expressed confidence in his ability to rebound at the upcoming Silverstone race. Antonelli's strong start to the weekend was overshadowed by his qualifying performance, where he was outpaced by Russell, but he remains optimistic about his title defense.
Thu 2 Jul · 15:39 UTC
via espn.comHamilton full of praise for Monaco winner Antonell...Kimi Antonelli achieved his fifth consecutive victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, solidifying his lead in the drivers' championship with a 66-point margin over Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli's impressive streak began with his first win in China earlier this year, and he has now set a record as the youngest driver to win in Monaco, surpassing Hamilton's previous record from 2006.
Lewis Hamilton praised Antonelli's performance and the Mercedes team, acknowledging the challenges they faced during the race, including two safety car restarts. Despite his significant lead in the championship, Antonelli remains focused on maintaining his performance and emphasized that the season is still ongoing, indicating that he will continue to strive for success.Tue 9 Jun · 21:42 UTC
via espn.comCharles Leclerc and Ferrari play down Monaco chanc...Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are preparing for a competitive qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Leclerc noting that he expects a close battle for pole position. Despite Ferrari's strong start in practice, with Leclerc topping the first session and Hamilton setting the fastest overall time, both Leclerc and team principal Fred Vasseur have played down expectations, emphasizing the challenges of track evolution and grip changes leading up to the race.
Leclerc highlighted concerns about braking issues during practice and acknowledged the competitiveness of Red Bull and Mercedes. George Russell, who finished fourth in practice, commented on Ferrari's historical strengths on street circuits, suggesting that their performance is influenced by the car's inherent design. Overall, the team is focused on maintaining performance through the qualifying rounds and into the race.Sun 7 Jun · 10:28 UTCPage 28 of 28