The British Grand Prix grid was set at Silverstone in another dramatic qualifying session for Formula 1.
It's been a hard fight in Q1, Q2, and Q3, but the field is set for Sunday with some great performances and a few disappointments. The qualifying session was once again a tight one on the fast, flowing Silverstone circuit, with little separating the front runners.
What Is the Starting Grid for the British GP at Silverstone?
The British Grand Prix resulted in one of the most competitive sessions of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli taking pole position at Silverstone. After Italian's win at sprint race, the Mercedes driver is poised to win at Silverstone for the first time.
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Here is the full starting grid for British GP at Silverstone
- 1st Kimi Antonelli
- 2nd Charles Leclerc
- 3rd Lewis Hamilton
- 4th George Hamilton
- 5th Isack Hadjar
- 6th Lando Norris
- 7th Max Verstappen
- 8th Oscar Piastri
- 9th Arvid Lindbland
- 10th Liam Lawson
- 11th Gabriel Bortoletto
- 12th Pierre Gasly
- 13th Nico Hulkenberg
- 14th Oliver Bearman
- 15th Carlos Sainz
- 16th Alex Albon
- 17th Estaban Ocon
- 18th Valtteri Bottas
- 19th Franco Colapinto
- 20th Sergio Perez
- 21st Lance Stroll
- 22nd Fernando Alonso
Antonelli won a close Q3 battle with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton kept both Ferrari drivers in the top three. The outcome creates an intriguing battle on one of the most exciting and challenging tracks in Formula 1, where strategy, tire management, and overtaking can be the difference-maker.
Silverstone is a high-speed circuit that is known for giving the overtaker the advantage, so the overall finish is not likely to be the same as the qualifying order. Tire strategy, changing weather conditions, and potential safety cars could all play decisive roles during the race.