BritishGrand PrixSilverstone
Uitslag van de British Grand Prix 2026: volledige raceclassificatie, podium, kwalificatie, snelste ronden, pitstops en sectortijden op Silverstone Circuit, plus de prestaties van onze AI-voorspellingen. 5 juli 2026.
Het oordeel
De AI zat ernaast met de winnaar.
- P1LECLERCCharles LECLERCFerrariAntonelliKimi AntonelliFout
- P2RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELLMercedesLeclercCharles LeclercFout
- P3HAMILTONLewis HAMILTONFerrariHamiltonLewis HamiltonGoed
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Resultaat vs AI-voorspelling
Belangrijke momenten
Leclerc Masterclass Stuns Silverstone as Mercedes Falters at Home
- Ronde 1Kimi Antonelli struggles off the lineThe pole-sitter loses the lead immediately to Charles Leclerc, shifting the strategic momentum of the race.
- Ronde 17Max Verstappen retirement and Safety CarA dramatic suspension failure for the Red Bull driver triggers the first Safety Car, scrambling the field and forcing an early pit window.
- Ronde 38Final pit stop sequenceFerrari perfects the pit strategy for Charles Leclerc, allowing him to emerge with a tire advantage over the Mercedes duo.
- Ronde 52Chequered flagCharles Leclerc crosses the line to secure a crucial win, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton round out the podium.
Onderling.
Gasly has held a clear performance advantage over Colapinto throughout the weekend, outqualifying him and finishing ahead in the sprint.
Both drivers have struggled significantly with pace this weekend; Alonso is given the slight edge based on his superior racecraft and ability to manage a difficult car over a full race distance.
Hulkenberg possesses more experience in managing race pace and tire wear, which is likely to be the deciding factor in a tight battle between the two Audi drivers.
Bottas has shown slightly better pace and consistency compared to Perez throughout the weekend sessions.
Hamilton demonstrated superior race pace in the sprint and has been in excellent form recently, making him the more reliable choice for race-distance management.
Bearman has consistently outperformed Ocon in both sprint and qualifying sessions this weekend, signaling better confidence in the car.
Norris has been the faster McLaren driver throughout the weekend, particularly in the sprint race and qualifying sessions.
Antonelli has been dominant this weekend, securing P1 in both the sprint and qualifying, and clearly has the edge in performance at Silverstone.
Lawson showed stronger race pace during the sprint session compared to Lindblad and holds the experience advantage.
While Hadjar has shown impressive qualifying pace, Verstappen remains the class of the field when it comes to race-long tire management and strategic execution.
Sainz has demonstrated better pace than Albon in both the sprint and qualifying sessions this weekend.
Het weekend
- AI-VOORSPELLINGEN
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SQ POLEP1HamiltonLewis HamiltonFerrari72%P2AntonelliKimi AntonelliMercedes68%P3RussellGeorge RussellMercedes64%Hamilton showed dominant form in FP1 and thrives at his home circuit, finding the edge needed for a single-lap burst in Sprint Qualifying.
VOORSPELLING WEERDRYlucht25°Cbaan39°Cregen2%wind15 km/hRace-incidentenRode vlagno#COUREURTEAMCONFCONFIDENCEP4LeclercCharles LeclercFerrari58%P5VerstappenMax VerstappenRed Bull Racing53%P6PiastriOscar PiastriMcLaren48%P7NorrisLando NorrisMcLaren42%P8HadjarIsack HadjarRed Bull Racing39%P9LawsonLiam LawsonRacing Bulls28%P10HulkenbergNico HulkenbergAudi22%VERRASSENDE ELIMINATIEAlexander AlbonErut in SQ1: Williams has struggled with single-lap pace and Albon is likely to miss the cut as the midfield gap closes.SNELLE STATISTIEKENPOLE MARGE0.082Meer voorspellingenSQ1 SNELSTELewis Hamilton (0.120s)SQ2 SNELSTEKimi Antonelli (0.090s)WINNEND CONSTRUCTEURFerrariTEAMVOORSPELLINGENTEAMBEIDE SQ3Mercedes✓Ferrari✓McLaren✓Red Bull Racing✓Audi–Racing Bulls–Alpine–Haas F1 Team–Williams–Cadillac–Aston Martin–SPRINT KWALIFICATIE RESULTATENDe resultaten.
#COUREURTEAMQ1Q2Q3P1HAMILTONLewis HAMILTONFerrari29.2731:29.27328.7471:28.74728.3761:28.376P2ANTONELLIKimi ANTONELLIMercedes29.7461:29.74628.8461:28.84628.3871:28.387P3VERSTAPPENMax VERSTAPPENRed Bull Racing29.6891:29.68929.2421:29.24228.6971:28.697P4LECLERCCharles LECLERCFerrari29.3801:29.38028.9221:28.92228.7031:28.703P5RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELLMercedes29.6751:29.67529.2461:29.24628.7331:28.733P6NORRISLando NORRISMcLaren30.1421:30.14229.4011:29.40128.7401:28.740P7PIASTRIOscar PIASTRIMcLaren29.5831:29.58329.1201:29.12028.7721:28.772P8HADJARIsack HADJARRed Bull Racing29.4701:29.47029.2801:29.28028.8351:28.835P9LAWSONLiam LAWSONRacing Bulls29.8501:29.85029.0671:29.06728.9271:28.927P10LINDBLADArvid LINDBLADRacing Bulls30.4531:30.45329.3301:29.33029.3671:29.367P11GASLYPierre GASLYOUT Q2Alpine30.4441:30.44429.4821:29.482–P12BORTOLETOGabriel BORTOLETOOUT Q2Audi30.4071:30.40729.6791:29.679–P13HULKENBERGNico HULKENBERGOUT Q2Audi30.1071:30.10729.7071:29.707–P14COLAPINTOFranco COLAPINTOOUT Q2Alpine30.8941:30.89429.9831:29.983–P15SAINZCarlos SAINZOUT Q2Williams31.0731:31.07330.1971:30.197–P16ALBONAlexander ALBONOUT Q2Williams30.7791:30.77930.6501:30.650–P17BEARMANOliver BEARMANOUT Q1Haas F1 Team31.0831:31.083––P18OCONEsteban OCONOUT Q1Haas F1 Team31.7141:31.714––P19PEREZSergio PEREZOUT Q1Cadillac31.7761:31.776––P20BOTTASValtteri BOTTASOUT Q1Cadillac32.0201:32.020––P21ALONSOFernando ALONSOOUT Q1Aston Martin32.9101:32.910––P22STROLLLance STROLLOUT Q1Aston Martin32.9881:32.988––WEERDROOGlucht25.1°Cbaan40.9°Cvochtigheid34%wind2.9 km/hVOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEIDDe scorekaart.
VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEIDVOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEIDMETRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAATELIM CALLSQ1Q2MARGE0.08s0.47sCONDITIESdrydryTEMPERATUUR25°25°RODE VLAGnonoCALLSPOLETOP 5100%CONSTRUCTORTEAM VOORSPELLINGEN10/11 voorspellingenH2H7/11TEAMGENOTEN DUELSOnderling.
COUREURRESULTAATColapinto showed stronger pace in FP1 compared to Gasly, who appears to be struggling for setup consistency this weekend.
Despite a difficult season, Alonso's experience at Silverstone provides a slight edge over Stroll in navigating the high-speed sections during qualifying.
Hulkenberg remains the benchmark at Audi for one-lap pace, consistently outperforming his teammate in qualifying simulations.
Bottas has consistently maintained better pace and focus than Perez, who continues to struggle with significant performance deficits.
Hamilton's commanding P1 finish in FP1 underscores his current form and confidence at his home circuit, giving him the upper hand over Leclerc.
Bearman has demonstrated better single-lap extraction compared to Ocon throughout the recent race weekends.
Piastri has shown marginally better pace in FP1 and recent qualifying sessions, suggesting he is finding the sweet spot of the car earlier this weekend.
Antonelli's exceptional trajectory and his P2 performance in FP1 show he has the pace to challenge and beat Russell in high-pressure qualifying scenarios.
Lawson provides more consistent qualifying laps and has generally outpaced the rookie Lindblad during critical sessions.
Verstappen remains the class of the field; while Hadjar is capable, Verstappen's ability to maximize the car in qualifying is unrivaled.
Sainz showed superior pace in FP1 and generally adapts more quickly to evolving track conditions during qualifying.
AI SPRINT KWALIFICATIE ANALYSEDe debrief.
Lewis Hamilton electrifies Silverstone with a masterful pole position in Sprint Qualifying.The Silverstone circuit roared into life as Lewis Hamilton delivered a classic performance to clinch Sprint pole for the British Grand Prix. From the outset, the Ferrari driver looked comfortable, translating his strong FP1 pace into a consistent performance that saw him top the timing sheets when it mattered most. Under warm conditions, the field struggled to find an immediate rhythm on the mandatory medium tyres in the opening segments, but as the rubber went down, the intensity of the shootout became palpable. SQ1 and SQ2 saw the usual tension as the bottom half of the grid fought to avoid elimination. While the front-runners cruised through comfortably, the midfield battle was ferocious, with drivers like Pierre Gasly and Nico Hulkenberg narrowly missing out on the final shootout. By the time SQ3 commenced, the stage was set for a dramatic showdown. Hamilton’s 1:29.273 proved the benchmark that no other driver could eclipse, despite a spirited effort from Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who ultimately settled for second. Max Verstappen rounded out the top three, keeping Red Bull in the mix for Saturday’s sprint race.STRATEGIEThe limited practice time meant teams were forced into a high-stakes guessing game regarding setup, particularly with track evolution playing a significant factor throughout the day. Drivers who could quickly adapt their car balance to the changing track temperatures during the short windows of the Sprint Qualifying format gained a distinct advantage. Ferrari clearly found a sweet spot with the SF-26's operating window, allowing Hamilton and Leclerc to maintain consistency across all three segments. Conversely, some midfield teams appeared to compromise on single-lap pace to preserve tyre life, a decision that proved costly when the margins for progression into SQ3 proved to be mere tenths of a second.SLEUTELMOMENTENSQ1SQ1 Elimination Cut-offAlexander Albon and Oliver Bearman narrowly missed the cut, with the Williams and Haas teams struggling to find pace on the mandatory mediums, leading to an early exit for the bottom five drivers.SQ2SQ2 Midfield ShuffleThe gap between the midfield and the top teams widened, with Pierre Gasly and the Audi pair of Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg falling just short of the top 10 as track evolution reached its peak.SQ3SQ3 Pole ShootoutLewis Hamilton delivered a blistering 1:29.273, narrowly holding off Kimi Antonelli by 0.473s to secure the Sprint pole, while Max Verstappen secured third ahead of Charles Leclerc.AI COUREUR KEUZEKimi AntonelliAntonelli continues to defy his rookie status, consistently matching the pace of veteran front-runners and securing a crucial front-row start for Mercedes.AI-VOORSPELLING REVIEWOur prediction showed high accuracy regarding the front-running order and overall weather conditions, successfully identifying the major players in the pole battle.HIT: We correctly predicted Lewis Hamilton as the pole sitter and Ferrari's strong overall pace, validating our analysis of the team's FP1 performance.MISS: We missed on the surprise elimination prediction, anticipating Alexander Albon would be out in SQ1 when he actually qualified in 16th—a slight discrepancy in our specific expectation of the midfield cut-off. - Session replayBekijk replayPosities per ronde, tijdsverschillen en vlaggenAI-VOORSPELLINGEN
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SPRINT PODIUMP1HamiltonLewis HamiltonFerrari68%P2RussellGeorge RussellMercedes53%P3VerstappenMax VerstappenRed Bull Racing49%Starting from pole position at his home circuit, Hamilton has the optimal track position and the Ferrari's recent aerodynamic upgrades are designed for efficiency. He will likely manage the energy-intensive Silverstone layout perfectly to hold off the charging Mercedes and Red Bull cars.
VOORSPELLING WEERDRYlucht23°Cbaan39°Cregen12%wind14 km/hRace-incidentenSafety CarnoVSCnoRode vlagno#COUREURTEAMCONFCONFIDENCEP4AntonelliKimi AntonelliMercedes57%P5LeclercCharles LeclercFerrari42%P6NorrisLando NorrisMcLaren39%P7PiastriOscar PiastriMcLaren36%P8HadjarIsack HadjarRed Bull Racing33%P9LawsonLiam LawsonRacing Bulls28%P10LindbladArvid LindbladRacing Bulls24%WAAR OP TE LETTEN◆Energy management and super-clipping mitigation at high-speed Silverstone◆Tire degradation on the front-left during the 17-lap sprint distance◆Hamilton's home advantage and track position at the startINHAAL ACTIESGeorge RussellStarting P5, Russell has strong race pace and will likely capitalize on the intense battle between the Ferrari and the Red Bull ahead to maneuver into the podium spots by mid-race.SNELLE STATISTIEKENMARGE WINNAAR1.8GEKLASSEERD20Meer voorspellingenSNELSTE RONDEGeorge RussellWINNEND CONSTRUCTEURFerrariSNELSTE RONDE CONSTRUCTEURMercedesTEAMVOORSPELLINGENTEAMTOP 3PUNTENFINISHFerrari–✓✓Mercedes–✓✓Red Bull Racing–✓✓McLaren–✓✓Racing Bulls––✓Audi––✓Alpine––✓Williams––✓Haas F1 Team––✓Cadillac––✓Aston Martin––✓SPRINT RESULTATENDe resultaten.
#COUREURTEAMPTNGRID+/−TIJDFLP1ANTONELLIKimi ANTONELLIMercedes8P2+11:31.6071:31.607P2HAMILTONLewis HAMILTONFerrari7P1-1+2.745s1:31.908P3NORRISLando NORRISMcLaren6P6+3+9.783s1:32.190P4RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELLMercedes5P5+1+10.639s1:31.977P5LECLERCCharles LECLERCFerrari4P4-1+12.620s1:32.158P6VERSTAPPENMax VERSTAPPENRed Bull3P3-3+16.550s1:32.393P7PIASTRIOscar PIASTRIMcLaren2P7–+17.551s1:32.223P8LAWSONLiam LAWSONRB F1 Team1P9+1+30.233s1:33.051P9HADJARIsack HADJARRed Bull–P8-1+30.953s1:33.000P10LINDBLADArvid LINDBLADRB F1 Team–P10–+35.110s1:33.572P11GASLYPierre GASLYAlpine F1 Team–P11–+40.273s1:33.880P12COLAPINTOFranco COLAPINTOAlpine F1 Team–P14+2+41.026s1:33.520P13BORTOLETOGabriel BORTOLETOAudi–P12-1+42.499s1:33.506P14BEARMANOliver BEARMANHaas F1 Team–P16+2+45.784s1:33.574P15HULKENBERGNico HULKENBERGAudi–P13-2+46.680s1:33.497P16OCONEsteban OCONHaas F1 Team–P17+1+49.810s1:34.399P17SAINZCarlos SAINZWilliams–P15-2+50.379s1:34.186P18ALBONAlexander ALBONWilliams–P22+4+50.757s1:33.989P19BOTTASValtteri BOTTASCadillac F1 Team–P19–+75.117s1:35.371P20ALONSOFernando ALONSOAston Martin–P20–+91.872s1:36.301P21STROLLLance STROLLAston Martin–P21–+1 LAP1:35.028P22PEREZSergio PEREZCadillac F1 Team–P18-4+1 LAP1:34.528WEERDROOGlucht22.6°Cbaan37.4°Cvochtigheid55%wind2.2 km/hVOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEIDDe scorekaart.
VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEIDVOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEIDMETRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAATMARGE1.8s2.75sCONDITIESdrydryTEMPERATUUR23°23°CALLSWINNAARPODIUM0%TOP 888%CONSTRUCTORSNELSTE RONDEH2H9/10TEAMGENOTEN DUELSOnderling.
COUREURRESULTAATHamilton starts on pole position and has shown dominant pace all weekend, while Leclerc starts P4 and faces a harder climb to challenge the leaders.
Antonelli qualified P2 while Russell struggled for pace in P5; the rookie is currently in better form and starting significantly further up the grid.
Verstappen's race craft and superior grid slot (P3 vs P8) make him a near-certain favorite to finish ahead of his teammate.
Norris qualified ahead (P6 vs P7) and has consistently shown slightly better race management capabilities in recent sprint formats.
Lawson out-qualified Lindblad and possesses more experience in managing sprint-length tire wear effectively.
Gasly starts three positions ahead of Colapinto and generally maintains better consistency over a short race distance.
Bortoleto out-qualified Hulkenberg in Sprint Qualifying and will look to maintain that track position advantage.
Sainz outperformed Albon in qualifying and historically possesses stronger race-day pace to fend off his teammate.
Bearman starts ahead (P17 vs P18) and has shown better single-lap pace this weekend, which will be crucial for a short sprint race.
Despite a poor qualifying showing, Perez generally holds a race-pace advantage over Bottas, starting from P19 vs P20.
AI SPRINT ANALYSEDe debrief.
Kimi Antonelli stamps authority on Silverstone with masterful Sprint victory.The Silverstone Sprint was a masterclass in tactical patience, headlined by an electrifying duel between the past and future of Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton, starting from pole, looked to ignite the home crowd by holding the lead through a frantic opening lap. However, Kimi Antonelli showed incredible composure, shadowing the Ferrari throughout the early stages while the rest of the field engaged in a 94-overtake warzone in the midfield. By mid-distance, the tension broke. Antonelli capitalized on a superior energy deployment window, lunging past Hamilton on the Hangar Straight. Once in clean air, the Italian stretched his legs, setting a blistering 1:31.607 fastest lap to pull away and secure his maiden Sprint victory. Behind the lead duo, Lando Norris managed a disciplined drive to secure a popular podium finish, successfully insulating himself from the furious, multi-car scrap between George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen that raged until the checkered flag.STRATEGIETire management was secondary to energy deployment in this high-speed, 17-lap sprint. Most teams opted for a 'flat-out' strategy, but the key to the race was the Hangar Straight DRS efficacy. Drivers who managed their battery usage to unleash full deployment at the exact moment of overtaking—like Antonelli—were able to break the DRS chains that plagued the midfield. Conversely, those trapped in the middle of the pack suffered from extreme turbulence, with yellow flags in sectors 10, 11, and 15 reflecting the desperation of drivers trying to force overtakes where the dirty air made passing nearly impossible. The result highlighted the critical balance between defensive positioning and saving energy for the final, decisive attack.SLEUTELMOMENTENRONDE 1Pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton defends aggressively against Kimi Antonelli at Abbey, while Lando Norris surges from P6 to P3.Established a high-stakes lead battle while chaos in the midfield DRS train began immediately.RONDE 8Kimi Antonelli executes a decisive move on Lewis Hamilton along the Hangar Straight.Broke the tactical stalemate, allowing the Mercedes driver to dictate the pace for the remainder of the race.RONDE 14Intense wheel-to-wheel combat between Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri triggers a brief yellow flag in sector 11.Froze the midfield order as drivers scrambled to maintain positions without triggering penalties.DRIVER OF THE DAYKimi AntonelliStarted P2, executed a clinical mid-race overtake on a seven-time champion, and drove away to win by a comfortable margin while setting the fastest lap.AI COUREUR KEUZEKimi AntonelliHis ability to maintain pressure on Hamilton without overheating his tires, followed by a surgical move on the Hangar Straight, showed championship-level maturity.AI-VOORSPELLING REVIEWOur prediction correctly identified the podium contenders and the dry, high-speed nature of the race, though we slightly overestimated Lewis Hamilton's defensive longevity against the surging Mercedes pace.HIT: We correctly predicted the dry conditions and the high probability of the Mercedes/Ferrari/McLaren battle at the front.MISS: We anticipated a Hamilton victory due to his pole position, underestimating Antonelli's race-pace advantage and his ability to execute the decisive pass mid-race. - Session replayBekijk replayPosities per ronde, tijdsverschillen en vlaggenAI-VOORSPELLINGEN
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VOORSPELD POLEP1HamiltonLewis HamiltonFerrari68%P2AntonelliKimi AntonelliMercedes72%P3RussellGeorge RussellMercedes49%Hamilton has shown exceptional pace throughout the weekend, topping both FP1 and the Sprint Qualifying session. His historical mastery of Silverstone, combined with Ferrari's current single-lap efficiency, gives him the slight edge over Mercedes' Antonelli.
VOORSPELLING WEERDRYlucht26°Cbaan42°Cregen10%wind18 km/hRace-incidentenRode vlagyes#COUREURTEAMCONFCONFIDENCEP4LeclercCharles LeclercFerrari63%P5VerstappenMax VerstappenRed Bull Racing56%P6NorrisLando NorrisMcLaren44%P7PiastriOscar PiastriMcLaren38%P8HadjarIsack HadjarRed Bull Racing33%P9LawsonLiam LawsonRacing Bulls28%P10LindbladArvid LindbladRacing Bulls22%VERRASSENDE ELIMINATIEAlexander AlbonErut in Q1: The Williams car has struggled for single-lap pace all weekend, and with the field incredibly tight, a minor error at Becketts will likely see him drop out in the first segment.SNELLE STATISTIEKENPOLE MARGE0.082Meer voorspellingenQ1 SNELSTEKimi Antonelli (0.115s)Q2 SNELSTELewis Hamilton (0.054s)WINNEND CONSTRUCTEURFerrariTEAMVOORSPELLINGENTEAMBEIDE Q3Ferrari✓Mercedes✓Red Bull Racing✓McLaren✓Racing Bulls✓Audi–Alpine–Haas F1 Team–Williams–Cadillac–Aston Martin–KWALIFICATIE-RESULTATENDe resultaten.
#COUREURTEAMQ1Q2Q3P1ANTONELLIKimi ANTONELLIMercedes29.7191:29.71928.4931:28.49328.1111:28.111P2LECLERCCharles LECLERCFerrari29.5341:29.53428.6261:28.62628.2861:28.286P3HAMILTONLewis HAMILTONFerrari29.6441:29.64428.8641:28.86428.4581:28.458P4RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELLMercedes29.9851:29.98528.9201:28.92028.4811:28.481P5HADJARIsack HADJARRed Bull29.2761:29.27629.0691:29.06928.7461:28.746P6NORRISLando NORRISMcLaren30.1861:30.18629.3831:29.38328.8771:28.877P7VERSTAPPENMax VERSTAPPENRed Bull29.5491:29.54929.1131:29.11328.8931:28.893P8PIASTRIOscar PIASTRIMcLaren29.9711:29.97129.2181:29.21829.0321:29.032P9LINDBLADArvid LINDBLADRB F1 Team29.6611:29.66129.3241:29.32429.3051:29.305P10LAWSONLiam LAWSONRB F1 Team29.3001:29.30029.4291:29.42929.7161:29.716P11BORTOLETOGabriel BORTOLETOOUT Q2Audi30.2691:30.26929.4611:29.461–P12GASLYPierre GASLYOUT Q2Alpine F1 Team30.3451:30.34530.0631:30.063–P13HULKENBERGNico HULKENBERGOUT Q2Audi29.5391:29.53930.0761:30.076–P14BEARMANOliver BEARMANOUT Q2Haas F1 Team30.5701:30.57030.5011:30.501–P15SAINZCarlos SAINZOUT Q2Williams30.5621:30.56230.6231:30.623–P16ALBONAlexander ALBONOUT Q2Williams30.6381:30.63831.3411:31.341–P17OCONEsteban OCONOUT Q1Haas F1 Team30.6801:30.680––P18BOTTASValtteri BOTTASOUT Q1Cadillac F1 Team31.2271:31.227––P19COLAPINTOFranco COLAPINTOOUT Q1Alpine F1 Team31.3211:31.321––P20PEREZSergio PEREZOUT Q1Cadillac F1 Team31.4511:31.451––P21STROLLLance STROLLOUT Q1Aston Martin32.8631:32.863––P22ALONSOFernando ALONSOOUT Q1Aston Martin33.0251:33.025––WEERDROOGlucht25.2°Cbaan41.1°Cvochtigheid48%wind2.2 km/hVOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEIDDe scorekaart.
VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEIDVOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEIDMETRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAATELIM CALLQ1Q2CONDITIESdrydryTEMPERATUUR26°25°RODE VLAGyesnoCALLSPOLEQ1 SNELSTEQ2 SNELSTETOP 580%CONSTRUCTORTEAM VOORSPELLINGEN11/11 voorspellingenH2H6/11TEAMGENOTEN DUELSOnderling.
COUREURRESULTAATGasly has maintained a consistent pace advantage over Colapinto throughout the weekend, including in Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint race.
Stroll has had significant reliability or participation issues throughout the weekend, leaving Alonso as the only car consistently on track.
While Bortoleto showed strong pace in Sprint Qualifying, Hulkenberg's vast experience at Silverstone and performance in FP1 suggests he has the edge for the full qualifying session.
Bottas has comfortably outpaced Perez in both FP1 and Sprint Qualifying sessions this weekend.
Hamilton has been in blistering form at his home race, securing P1 in both FP1 and Sprint Qualifying.
Bearman has consistently finished ahead of Ocon in every session this weekend, demonstrating better adaptation to the Silverstone circuit.
Despite a very close battle, Norris edged out Piastri in Sprint Qualifying and has historically high confidence in qualifying trim.
Antonelli has been the faster Mercedes driver throughout the entire weekend, leading FP1, Sprint Qualifying, and the Sprint.
Lawson has held a persistent pace advantage over Lindblad across all sessions leading into qualifying.
Verstappen maintains a clear performance gap over his teammate, consistently qualifying higher in Sprint Qualifying and setting faster individual times.
Sainz has been the faster Williams driver in both FP1 and Sprint Qualifying, showing superior one-lap pace.
AI KWALIFICATIE ANALYSEDe debrief.
Kimi Antonelli secures a stunning Silverstone pole as Mercedes outmaneuvers Ferrari in a chaotic qualifying masterclass.Saturday at Silverstone delivered one of the most unpredictable qualifying sessions of the 2026 season. From the opening minutes of Q1, it was clear that track evolution would dictate the grid order. As the asphalt temperature settled, the Mercedes duo found a sweet spot in the W17’s setup, allowing Kimi Antonelli to thread the needle through the high-speed Maggotts-Becketts complex. While Ferrari had dominated the practice sessions, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggled to replicate that rhythm in the decisive final minutes of Q3, ultimately being forced to settle for P2 and P3 behind a resolute Antonelli. The midfield battle was equally frantic, with Racing Bulls showing surprising agility. Isack Hadjar proved the potential of the Red Bull package, recording the fastest single lap of the entire session, yet a lack of consistency across his final run saw him land in P5. Conversely, it was a dismal afternoon for Sergio Perez, who never found the grip required to escape the bottom of the timesheets, ending his qualifying in a shocking P20. With the field separated by such agonizingly small margins, Sunday’s Grand Prix is set to be a tactical war of attrition.STRATEGIETeams prioritized a late-run strategy in Q3 to capitalize on the rapidly evolving track conditions. The critical challenge was tire preparation; cooling the rubber before the final push was essential, yet many drivers fell victim to traffic in the final sector, which congested as everyone attempted to find a tow. Ferrari attempted to utilize synchronized towing between Leclerc and Hamilton to boost their straight-line speed, but the setup left them slightly vulnerable in the technical, high-downforce corners of the middle sector. Mercedes took the opposite approach, opting for clean air, which ultimately gave Antonelli the stability needed to extract that crucial pole-winning tenth of a second.SLEUTELMOMENTENQ1Tight field compressionThe entire field was separated by less than a second, putting immense pressure on Q1 and Q2 runs and leaving no margin for driver error.Q2Sergio Perez struggles for paceA shock underperformance left the Cadillac driver in P20, significantly compromising his race strategy from the back of the grid.Q3Isack Hadjar's Q3 paceDespite finishing P5, Hadjar’s raw pace of 1:29.276 was the fastest individual lap recorded, showing the Red Bull's potential before a messy final sector.Q3The final Pole shootoutKimi Antonelli nailed the final sector to edge out the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, securing a crucial home-turf advantage.AI COUREUR KEUZEIsack HadjarDespite finishing P5, his 1:29.276 lap time was the absolute benchmark of the session. He demonstrated immense raw speed that suggests he is a serious threat for the race.AI-VOORSPELLING REVIEWOur predictions were largely off the mark regarding the final hierarchy, particularly underestimating the Mercedes resurgence and overestimating the stability of the grid order.HIT: We correctly identified that Ferrari and Mercedes would lock out the front rows, correctly anticipating the intensity of the battle between these two manufacturers.MISS: We significantly misjudged the performance of the backmarkers, specifically predicting Alexander Albon would be the surprise elimination when he out-qualified several others, and failing to foresee Sergio Perez’s P20 disaster. - Session replayBekijk replayPosities per ronde, tijdsverschillen en vlaggenAI-VOORSPELLINGEN
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Na kwalificatieVOORSPELD PODIUMP1AntonelliKimi AntonelliMercedes73%P2LeclercCharles LeclercFerrari62%P3HamiltonLewis HamiltonFerrari47%Antonelli has shown superior single-lap pace and race management throughout the weekend, securing pole position and converting that momentum into consistent race-pace simulations. His Mercedes W17 appears particularly well-balanced in the high-speed corners of Silverstone, allowing him to defend against the charging Ferraris.
VOORSPELLING WEERDRYlucht27°Cbaan42°Cregen0%wind15 km/hRace-incidentenSafety Car×1yesVSC×1yesRode vlagno#COUREURTEAMCONFCONFIDENCEP4RussellGeorge RussellMercedes58%P5VerstappenMax VerstappenRed Bull Racing67%P6HadjarIsack HadjarRed Bull Racing39%P7NorrisLando NorrisMcLaren41%P8PiastriOscar PiastriMcLaren33%P9LawsonLiam LawsonRacing Bulls28%P10LindbladArvid LindbladRacing Bulls24%WAAR OP TE LETTEN◆High tire degradation in fast corners◆Mercedes front-row grid advantage◆High Safety Car probability at SilverstonePOTENTIËLE VERRASSINGMax VerstappenA clean start and a brilliant aggressive undercut on the Ferraris could propel him into podium contention if the Mercedes drivers engage in close-quarters battling.SNELLE STATISTIEKENMARGE WINNAAR4.2GEKLASSEERD20Meer voorspellingenSNELSTE RONDEMax VerstappenWINNEND CONSTRUCTEURMercedesSNELSTE RONDE CONSTRUCTEURRed Bull RacingPitstrategieEerste pitstopLance StrollLaatste pitstopMax VerstappenSnelste pitstopMcLarenTEAMVOORSPELLINGENTEAMTOP 3TOP 6PUNTENFINISHMercedes–✓✓✓Ferrari✓✓✓✓Red Bull Racing–✓✓✓McLaren––✓✓Racing Bulls––✓✓Alpine–––✓Audi–––✓Haas F1 Team–––✓Williams–––✓Cadillac–––✓Aston Martin–––✓DE VOORSPELLINGPROPKANSKEUZEWill Carlos Sainz (Williams) record a DNF?58%JAWill there be more than one Safety Car deployment during the race?72%JAWill the pole-sitter win the race?65%JAWill more than three drivers fail to finish (DNF) the race?62%JAWill any car be forced to retire on Lap 1?48%NEEWill a driver from outside the top 3 WCC teams (Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren) finish on the podium?25%NEEWill the WDC points gap between P1 (Antonelli) and P2 (Russell) decrease after this race?55%JAWill the race leader change within the final 10 laps?42%NEEWill the race winner also set the fastest lap?38%NEEFUN PICKSCATWEDKANSKEUZEWEERWill the race director declare the track 'wet' or deploy a safety car due to rainfall at any point during the 52 laps?65%JA ✗UITZENDINGWill the world feed broadcast cut to a fan in the grandstands wearing a full, non-standard costume or inflatable accessory?85%JACHAOSWill a driver lock up or understeer into the gravel trap at the Luffield complex?55%JA ✗AI RACE ANALYSEDe debrief.
Leclerc Masterclass Stuns Silverstone as Mercedes Falters at HomeThe 2026 British Grand Prix delivered high-speed drama from the moment the lights went out. Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli faced immense pressure, but a lackluster launch saw him swallowed by the pack, allowing Charles Leclerc to seize the lead before the first corner—a position the Ferrari driver would rarely relinquish. The race settled into a tactical battle, with tire degradation on the demanding Silverstone surface forcing teams to manage the Pirelli compounds with surgical precision. The narrative shifted violently on lap 17 when Max Verstappen, who had been hunting the leaders, suffered a terminal suspension failure. The ensuing Safety Car compressed the field, neutralizing the gap Charles Leclerc had built and turning the race into a sprint finish. As the field bunched up, the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton began a relentless pursuit of the Ferrari, but Charles Leclerc’s pace management through the high-speed Maggotts-Becketts complex kept him just out of DRS range for the duration of the closing stint. In the final laps, the racing was frantic. While George Russell managed to muscle his way into second, the Ferrari was simply too hooked up. Charles Leclerc crossed the line in a controlled victory, leaving the home fans cheering for the Mercedes podium finishers, while Kimi Antonelli’s race unraveled into a points-finish recovery as he slipped down the order following his difficult start.STRATEGIEThe race was defined by the transition windows during the two Safety Car periods. Most of the field, including the frontrunners, opted for a multi-stop strategy to deal with high tire degradation in the sweeping corners. Charles Leclerc and Ferrari excelled by choosing an aggressive undercut during the first caution, which protected them from the 'cliff' of the medium tires.SLEUTELMOMENTENRONDE 1Kimi Antonelli struggles off the lineThe pole-sitter loses the lead immediately to Charles Leclerc, shifting the strategic momentum of the race.RONDE 17Max Verstappen retirement and Safety CarA dramatic suspension failure for the Red Bull driver triggers the first Safety Car, scrambling the field and forcing an early pit window.RONDE 38Final pit stop sequenceFerrari perfects the pit strategy for Charles Leclerc, allowing him to emerge with a tire advantage over the Mercedes duo.RONDE 52Chequered flagCharles Leclerc crosses the line to secure a crucial win, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton round out the podium.DRIVER OF THE DAYCharles LeclercFans voted for the Monegasque driver for his flawless race management, converting a front-row start into a dominant victory under immense pressure from the home-favorite Mercedes drivers.AI COUREUR KEUZEGeorge RussellAfter starting P4, his methodical progress through the field and ability to navigate the late-race chaos to secure P2 demonstrated exceptional maturity and pace on home soil.AI-VOORSPELLING REVIEWWith an accuracy score of 0.41, our forecast successfully anticipated the track conditions and the likelihood of safety car deployments, but missed the mark on the race winner.HIT: We correctly predicted the high Safety Car probability and the specific dry-weather conditions, which played a pivotal role in the race dynamics.MISS: We significantly overestimated Kimi Antonelli's ability to convert his pole position into a win, failing to foresee his poor start and subsequent loss of pace during the race.
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Russell is in buoyant form following his recent victory in Austria and, competing on home soil, is expected to set the pace for Mercedes in the opening practice session.
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Onderling.
Colapinto has demonstrated a tendency to extract strong single-lap pace early in the weekend, often outperforming Gasly in practice sessions recently.
Despite Aston Martin's struggles, Alonso's superior race craft and experience are likely to provide the edge in setup and initial track acclimatization in FP1.
Hulkenberg remains the benchmark at Audi for consistency and technical feedback, which is crucial during the early stages of a race weekend.
Bottas has consistently shown better form in recent practice sessions, while Perez has struggled significantly with the car's balance.
Hamilton’s unparalleled record and comfort level at his home circuit, combined with Ferrari's focused upgrade package, give him the edge to lead the team in FP1.
Bearman has shown a higher peak of pace in practice sessions recently compared to Ocon, who is still settling into the team environment.
Piastri has frequently displayed sharper one-lap pace in early practice sessions this season, often setting the pace before Norris fully optimizes his setup.
Antonelli has been a standout in recent practice sessions, consistently challenging or beating the frontrunners in terms of pure pace.
Lindblad has shown impressive single-lap speed in recent FP1 sessions, often extracting more from the car early on than Lawson.
Verstappen’s dominance in single-lap pace and car understanding remains superior to his rookie teammate.
Albon continues to be the lead driver at Williams in terms of consistency and pace, particularly as he adapts to the car's evolving performance.
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British Grand Prix voorspellingen FAQ
- Wie wordt er voorspeld als winnaar van de British Grand Prix (Silverstone) 2026?
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Wat is het voorspelde podium voor de British Grand Prix (Silverstone) 2026?
- P1: Kimi Antonelli. P2: Charles Leclerc. P3: Lewis Hamilton.
- Wie wordt er voorspeld voor de pole position voor de British Grand Prix (Silverstone) 2026?
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Welke factoren weegt de AI voor de British Grand Prix voorspellingen?
- High tire degradation in fast corners. Mercedes front-row grid advantage.