Formula 1: Antonelli takes pole at the British GP

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes driver, dominated qualifying for the British GP, this Saturday (4).

The Italian, who had already won this morning's sprint race, also took pole position for the stage with a lap of 1m28s111.

Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto will start in 11th place at the Silverstone circuit.

Kimi Antonelli won his fifth pole in Formula 1, ending a month-long streak without occupying the main place on the starting grid.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari drivers, will start in second and third place, respectively.

Result - Starting Grid

- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 1m28s111
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0s175
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +0s347
- George Russell (Mercedes) +0s370
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) +0s635
- Lando Norris (McLaren) +0s766
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0s782
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0s921
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) +1s194
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) +1s605
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) - Q2
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) - Q2
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) - Q2
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) - Q2
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - Q2
- Alexander Albon (Williams) - Q2
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) - Q1
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) - Q1
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) - Q1
- Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) - Q1
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - Q1
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - Q1

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Source: CNN