Kimi Antonelli denies Lewis Hamilton to take British Grand Prix sprint glory
Ferrari driver Hamilton started from pole position, but the Italian teenager completed his move for the win on lap eight of 17 on Saturday.
Lewis Hamilton was denied a home victory by Kimi Antonelli as the Italian teenager went behind enemy lines to crash the Ferrari driver’s party and win today’s sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
Hamilton started from pole position and kept championship leader Antonelli comfortably at bay on the short run to the opening corner at Silverstone.
He established an encouraging healthy early lead over his rival, only to be reeled in by Antonelli before the Mercedes man completed his move for the win on lap eight of 17.
Antonelli crossed the line 2.7 seconds clear of Hamilton with Lando Norris third and George Russell fourth.
The sprint triumph allows Antonelli to extend his championship advantage over Mercedes team-mate Russell from 40 points to 43 points ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s main event. Hamilton is now 47 points off the championship pace.