Lewis Hamilton produced the surprise of the Formula 1 season so far, taking a shock pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at his home Grand Prix in front of a roaring Silverstone crowd. More than 550,000 fans are expected across the weekend, and the noise inside the paddock left little doubt this is one of motorsport’s great occasions.
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A Ferrari Turnaround Nobody Predicted
Just a week after struggling with pace in Austria, Ferrari’s upgraded power unit looked transformed in Friday’s cooler, drier conditions. Hamilton himself admitted disbelief at the turnaround, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli — who narrowly missed out on pole — called it “an incredible step forward” for the Scuderia.
Red Bull and McLaren React
Max Verstappen qualified a solid third, cautiously optimistic about race pace, while McLaren endured a disappointing session, with both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris reporting a lack of grip. Team boss Zak Brown also moved to shut down rumours linking Verstappen to a future McLaren seat.
What’s Next
The sprint race and main qualifying session take place Saturday, with Hamilton looking to convert pole into victory in front of his home fans. Stay tuned for full race coverage.
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