Silverstone qualifying highlights Ferrari resurgence and Hamilton sprint pole

At Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton secured the sprint qualifying pole with a 1:28.376 lap, edging Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds. Max Verstappen qualified third, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc started fourth in the sprint.

In the main qualifying session, Ferrari demonstrated strong pace as Leclerc qualified second and Hamilton third, confirming the SF‑26’s competitiveness on the high‑speed circuit. Analysts noted that the circuit’s characteristics favor Ferrari’s aerodynamic efficiency and chassis setup, suggesting the team could be a leading challenger to Mercedes this season.