RONDE 9 · 5 JUL · SILVERSTONE

BritishGrand PrixSilverstone

Charles LECLERC wint vanaf P2
SPRINT WEEKEND

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.

ResultaatAI-voorspelling
  1. P1LECLERCCharles LECLERCFerrariAntonelliKimi AntonelliFout
  2. P2RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELLMercedesLeclercCharles LeclercFout
  3. P3HAMILTONLewis HAMILTONFerrariHamiltonLewis HamiltonGoed
Nauwkeurigheid 41%
WeerAI-verwachtingDroog · Lucht 27°C · Baan 42°CWerkelijkDroog · Lucht 24.8°C · Baan 40°C
VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID

De scorekaart.

VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID
VOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEID
METRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAAT
MARGE4.2s0.43s
CONDITIESdrydry
TEMPERATUUR27°25°
SAFETY CARyes (1)yes (2)
VSCyesyes
RODE VLAGnono
GEKLASSEERD2019
CALLS
WINNAAR
PODIUM33%
TOP 1070%
CONSTRUCTOR
SNELSTE RONDE
FL TEAM
WIN + FL
POLE → WIN
1E PIT
PIT SNELHEID
TEAM VOORSPELLINGEN35/44 voorspellingen
H2H5/11
PROGNOSE5/9
LEUKE VOORSPELLINGEN0/2

Jouw zet

Volgende: Singapore GP

Belangrijke momenten

Leclerc Masterclass Stuns Silverstone as Mercedes Falters at Home

  1. Ronde 1Kimi Antonelli struggles off the lineThe pole-sitter loses the lead immediately to Charles Leclerc, shifting the strategic momentum of the race.
  2. 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.
  3. Ronde 38Final pit stop sequenceFerrari perfects the pit strategy for Charles Leclerc, allowing him to emerge with a tire advantage over the Mercedes duo.
  4. Ronde 52Chequered flagCharles Leclerc crosses the line to secure a crucial win, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton round out the podium.
TEAMGENOTEN DUELS

Onderling.

COUREURRESULTAAT

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

  1. AI-VOORSPELLINGEN

    De voorspelling.

    SQ POLE

    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 WEERDRY
    lucht25°C
    baan39°C
    regen2%
    wind15 km/h
    Race-incidenten
    Rode vlag
    no
    VERRASSENDE ELIMINATIE
    Alexander Albon
    Erut in SQ1: Williams has struggled with single-lap pace and Albon is likely to miss the cut as the midfield gap closes.
    SNELLE STATISTIEKEN
    POLE MARGE0.082
    Meer voorspellingen
    SQ1 SNELSTELewis Hamilton (0.120s)
    SQ2 SNELSTEKimi Antonelli (0.090s)
    WINNEND CONSTRUCTEURFerrari
    SPRINT KWALIFICATIE RESULTATEN

    De resultaten.

    #COUREURTEAMQ1Q2Q3
    P1
    HAMILTONLewis HAMILTON
    Ferrari
    29.2731:29.273
    28.7471:28.747
    28.3761:28.376
    P2
    ANTONELLIKimi ANTONELLI
    Mercedes
    29.7461:29.746
    28.8461:28.846
    28.3871:28.387
    P3
    VERSTAPPENMax VERSTAPPEN
    Red Bull Racing
    29.6891:29.689
    29.2421:29.242
    28.6971:28.697
    P4
    LECLERCCharles LECLERC
    Ferrari
    29.3801:29.380
    28.9221:28.922
    28.7031:28.703
    P5
    RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELL
    Mercedes
    29.6751:29.675
    29.2461:29.246
    28.7331:28.733
    P6
    NORRISLando NORRIS
    McLaren
    30.1421:30.142
    29.4011:29.401
    28.7401:28.740
    P7
    PIASTRIOscar PIASTRI
    McLaren
    29.5831:29.583
    29.1201:29.120
    28.7721:28.772
    P8
    HADJARIsack HADJAR
    Red Bull Racing
    29.4701:29.470
    29.2801:29.280
    28.8351:28.835
    P9
    LAWSONLiam LAWSON
    Racing Bulls
    29.8501:29.850
    29.0671:29.067
    28.9271:28.927
    P10
    LINDBLADArvid LINDBLAD
    Racing Bulls
    30.4531:30.453
    29.3301:29.330
    29.3671:29.367
    P11
    GASLYPierre GASLYOUT Q2
    Alpine
    30.4441:30.444
    29.4821:29.482
    –
    P12
    BORTOLETOGabriel BORTOLETOOUT Q2
    Audi
    30.4071:30.407
    29.6791:29.679
    –
    P13
    HULKENBERGNico HULKENBERGOUT Q2
    Audi
    30.1071:30.107
    29.7071:29.707
    –
    P14
    COLAPINTOFranco COLAPINTOOUT Q2
    Alpine
    30.8941:30.894
    29.9831:29.983
    –
    P15
    SAINZCarlos SAINZOUT Q2
    Williams
    31.0731:31.073
    30.1971:30.197
    –
    P16
    ALBONAlexander ALBONOUT Q2
    Williams
    30.7791:30.779
    30.6501:30.650
    –
    P17
    BEARMANOliver BEARMANOUT Q1
    Haas F1 Team
    31.0831:31.083
    –
    –
    P18
    OCONEsteban OCONOUT Q1
    Haas F1 Team
    31.7141:31.714
    –
    –
    P19
    PEREZSergio PEREZOUT Q1
    Cadillac
    31.7761:31.776
    –
    –
    P20
    BOTTASValtteri BOTTASOUT Q1
    Cadillac
    32.0201:32.020
    –
    –
    P21
    ALONSOFernando ALONSOOUT Q1
    Aston Martin
    32.9101:32.910
    –
    –
    P22
    STROLLLance STROLLOUT Q1
    Aston Martin
    32.9881:32.988
    –
    –
    WEERDROOG
    lucht25.1°C
    baan40.9°C
    vochtigheid34%
    wind2.9 km/h
    VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID

    De scorekaart.

    VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID
    VOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEID
    METRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAAT
    ELIM CALLSQ1Q2
    MARGE0.08s0.47s
    CONDITIESdrydry
    TEMPERATUUR25°25°
    RODE VLAGnono
    CALLS
    POLE
    TOP 5100%
    CONSTRUCTOR
    TEAM VOORSPELLINGEN10/11 voorspellingen
    H2H7/11
    TEAMGENOTEN DUELS

    Onderling.

    COUREURRESULTAAT

    Colapinto 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 ANALYSE

    De 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.
    STRATEGIE
    The 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.
    SLEUTELMOMENTEN
    SQ1
    SQ1 Elimination Cut-off
    Alexander 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.
    SQ2
    SQ2 Midfield Shuffle
    The 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.
    SQ3
    SQ3 Pole Shootout
    Lewis 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 KEUZE
    Kimi Antonelli
    Antonelli 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 REVIEW
    Our 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.
  2. Session replayBekijk replayPosities per ronde, tijdsverschillen en vlaggen
    AI-VOORSPELLINGEN

    De voorspelling.

    SPRINT PODIUM

    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 WEERDRY
    lucht23°C
    baan39°C
    regen12%
    wind14 km/h
    Race-incidenten
    Safety Car
    no
    VSC
    no
    Rode vlag
    no
    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 start
    INHAAL ACTIES
    George Russell
    Starting 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 STATISTIEKEN
    MARGE WINNAAR1.8
    GEKLASSEERD20
    Meer voorspellingen
    SNELSTE RONDEGeorge Russell
    WINNEND CONSTRUCTEURFerrari
    SNELSTE RONDE CONSTRUCTEURMercedes
    SPRINT RESULTATEN

    De resultaten.

    #COUREURTEAMPTNGRID+/−TIJDFL
    P1
    ANTONELLIKimi ANTONELLI
    Mercedes
    8
    P2
    +1
    1:31.607
    1:31.607
    P2
    HAMILTONLewis HAMILTON
    Ferrari
    7
    P1
    -1
    +2.745s
    1:31.908
    P3
    NORRISLando NORRIS
    McLaren
    6
    P6
    +3
    +9.783s
    1:32.190
    P4
    RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELL
    Mercedes
    5
    P5
    +1
    +10.639s
    1:31.977
    P5
    LECLERCCharles LECLERC
    Ferrari
    4
    P4
    -1
    +12.620s
    1:32.158
    P6
    VERSTAPPENMax VERSTAPPEN
    Red Bull
    3
    P3
    -3
    +16.550s
    1:32.393
    P7
    PIASTRIOscar PIASTRI
    McLaren
    2
    P7
    –
    +17.551s
    1:32.223
    P8
    LAWSONLiam LAWSON
    RB F1 Team
    1
    P9
    +1
    +30.233s
    1:33.051
    P9
    HADJARIsack HADJAR
    Red Bull
    –
    P8
    -1
    +30.953s
    1:33.000
    P10
    LINDBLADArvid LINDBLAD
    RB F1 Team
    –
    P10
    –
    +35.110s
    1:33.572
    P11
    GASLYPierre GASLY
    Alpine F1 Team
    –
    P11
    –
    +40.273s
    1:33.880
    P12
    COLAPINTOFranco COLAPINTO
    Alpine F1 Team
    –
    P14
    +2
    +41.026s
    1:33.520
    P13
    BORTOLETOGabriel BORTOLETO
    Audi
    –
    P12
    -1
    +42.499s
    1:33.506
    P14
    BEARMANOliver BEARMAN
    Haas F1 Team
    –
    P16
    +2
    +45.784s
    1:33.574
    P15
    HULKENBERGNico HULKENBERG
    Audi
    –
    P13
    -2
    +46.680s
    1:33.497
    P16
    OCONEsteban OCON
    Haas F1 Team
    –
    P17
    +1
    +49.810s
    1:34.399
    P17
    SAINZCarlos SAINZ
    Williams
    –
    P15
    -2
    +50.379s
    1:34.186
    P18
    ALBONAlexander ALBON
    Williams
    –
    P22
    +4
    +50.757s
    1:33.989
    P19
    BOTTASValtteri BOTTAS
    Cadillac F1 Team
    –
    P19
    –
    +75.117s
    1:35.371
    P20
    ALONSOFernando ALONSO
    Aston Martin
    –
    P20
    –
    +91.872s
    1:36.301
    P21
    STROLLLance STROLL
    Aston Martin
    –
    P21
    –
    +1 LAP
    1:35.028
    P22
    PEREZSergio PEREZ
    Cadillac F1 Team
    –
    P18
    -4
    +1 LAP
    1:34.528
    WEERDROOG
    lucht22.6°C
    baan37.4°C
    vochtigheid55%
    wind2.2 km/h
    VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID

    De scorekaart.

    VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID
    VOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEID
    METRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAAT
    MARGE1.8s2.75s
    CONDITIESdrydry
    TEMPERATUUR23°23°
    CALLS
    WINNAAR
    PODIUM0%
    TOP 888%
    CONSTRUCTOR
    SNELSTE RONDE
    H2H9/10
    TEAMGENOTEN DUELS

    Onderling.

    COUREURRESULTAAT

    Hamilton 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 ANALYSE

    De 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.
    STRATEGIE
    Tire 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.
    SLEUTELMOMENTEN
    RONDE 1
    Pole-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 8
    Kimi 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 14
    Intense 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 DAY
    Kimi Antonelli
    Started 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 KEUZE
    Kimi Antonelli
    His 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 REVIEW
    Our 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.
  3. Session replayBekijk replayPosities per ronde, tijdsverschillen en vlaggen
    AI-VOORSPELLINGEN

    De voorspelling.

    VOORSPELD POLE

    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 WEERDRY
    lucht26°C
    baan42°C
    regen10%
    wind18 km/h
    Race-incidenten
    Rode vlag
    yes
    VERRASSENDE ELIMINATIE
    Alexander Albon
    Erut 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 STATISTIEKEN
    POLE MARGE0.082
    Meer voorspellingen
    Q1 SNELSTEKimi Antonelli (0.115s)
    Q2 SNELSTELewis Hamilton (0.054s)
    WINNEND CONSTRUCTEURFerrari
    KWALIFICATIE-RESULTATEN

    De resultaten.

    #COUREURTEAMQ1Q2Q3
    P1
    ANTONELLIKimi ANTONELLI
    Mercedes
    29.7191:29.719
    28.4931:28.493
    28.1111:28.111
    P2
    LECLERCCharles LECLERC
    Ferrari
    29.5341:29.534
    28.6261:28.626
    28.2861:28.286
    P3
    HAMILTONLewis HAMILTON
    Ferrari
    29.6441:29.644
    28.8641:28.864
    28.4581:28.458
    P4
    RUSSELLGeorge RUSSELL
    Mercedes
    29.9851:29.985
    28.9201:28.920
    28.4811:28.481
    P5
    HADJARIsack HADJAR
    Red Bull
    29.2761:29.276
    29.0691:29.069
    28.7461:28.746
    P6
    NORRISLando NORRIS
    McLaren
    30.1861:30.186
    29.3831:29.383
    28.8771:28.877
    P7
    VERSTAPPENMax VERSTAPPEN
    Red Bull
    29.5491:29.549
    29.1131:29.113
    28.8931:28.893
    P8
    PIASTRIOscar PIASTRI
    McLaren
    29.9711:29.971
    29.2181:29.218
    29.0321:29.032
    P9
    LINDBLADArvid LINDBLAD
    RB F1 Team
    29.6611:29.661
    29.3241:29.324
    29.3051:29.305
    P10
    LAWSONLiam LAWSON
    RB F1 Team
    29.3001:29.300
    29.4291:29.429
    29.7161:29.716
    P11
    BORTOLETOGabriel BORTOLETOOUT Q2
    Audi
    30.2691:30.269
    29.4611:29.461
    –
    P12
    GASLYPierre GASLYOUT Q2
    Alpine F1 Team
    30.3451:30.345
    30.0631:30.063
    –
    P13
    HULKENBERGNico HULKENBERGOUT Q2
    Audi
    29.5391:29.539
    30.0761:30.076
    –
    P14
    BEARMANOliver BEARMANOUT Q2
    Haas F1 Team
    30.5701:30.570
    30.5011:30.501
    –
    P15
    SAINZCarlos SAINZOUT Q2
    Williams
    30.5621:30.562
    30.6231:30.623
    –
    P16
    ALBONAlexander ALBONOUT Q2
    Williams
    30.6381:30.638
    31.3411:31.341
    –
    P17
    OCONEsteban OCONOUT Q1
    Haas F1 Team
    30.6801:30.680
    –
    –
    P18
    BOTTASValtteri BOTTASOUT Q1
    Cadillac F1 Team
    31.2271:31.227
    –
    –
    P19
    COLAPINTOFranco COLAPINTOOUT Q1
    Alpine F1 Team
    31.3211:31.321
    –
    –
    P20
    PEREZSergio PEREZOUT Q1
    Cadillac F1 Team
    31.4511:31.451
    –
    –
    P21
    STROLLLance STROLLOUT Q1
    Aston Martin
    32.8631:32.863
    –
    –
    P22
    ALONSOFernando ALONSOOUT Q1
    Aston Martin
    33.0251:33.025
    –
    –
    WEERDROOG
    lucht25.2°C
    baan41.1°C
    vochtigheid48%
    wind2.2 km/h
    VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID

    De scorekaart.

    VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID
    VOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEID
    METRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAAT
    ELIM CALLQ1Q2
    CONDITIESdrydry
    TEMPERATUUR26°25°
    RODE VLAGyesno
    CALLS
    POLE
    Q1 SNELSTE
    Q2 SNELSTE
    TOP 580%
    CONSTRUCTOR
    TEAM VOORSPELLINGEN11/11 voorspellingen
    H2H6/11
    TEAMGENOTEN DUELS

    Onderling.

    COUREURRESULTAAT

    Gasly 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 ANALYSE

    De 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.
    STRATEGIE
    Teams 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.
    SLEUTELMOMENTEN
    Q1
    Tight field compression
    The entire field was separated by less than a second, putting immense pressure on Q1 and Q2 runs and leaving no margin for driver error.
    Q2
    Sergio Perez struggles for pace
    A shock underperformance left the Cadillac driver in P20, significantly compromising his race strategy from the back of the grid.
    Q3
    Isack Hadjar's Q3 pace
    Despite 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.
    Q3
    The final Pole shootout
    Kimi 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 KEUZE
    Isack Hadjar
    Despite 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 REVIEW
    Our 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.
  4. Session replayBekijk replayPosities per ronde, tijdsverschillen en vlaggen
    AI-VOORSPELLINGEN

    De voorspelling.

    Na kwalificatie
    VOORSPELD PODIUM

    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 WEERDRY
    lucht27°C
    baan42°C
    regen0%
    wind15 km/h
    Race-incidenten
    Safety Car
    ×1yes
    VSC
    ×1yes
    Rode vlag
    no
    WAAR OP TE LETTEN
    ◆
    High tire degradation in fast corners
    ◆
    Mercedes front-row grid advantage
    ◆
    High Safety Car probability at Silverstone
    POTENTIËLE VERRASSING
    Max Verstappen
    A 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 STATISTIEKEN
    MARGE WINNAAR4.2
    GEKLASSEERD20
    Meer voorspellingen
    SNELSTE RONDEMax Verstappen
    WINNEND CONSTRUCTEURMercedes
    SNELSTE RONDE CONSTRUCTEURRed Bull Racing
    Pitstrategie
    Eerste pitstopLance Stroll
    Laatste pitstopMax Verstappen
    Snelste pitstopMcLaren
    DE VOORSPELLING
    PROP
    KANS
    KEUZE
    Will Carlos Sainz (Williams) record a DNF?
    58%
    JA
    Will there be more than one Safety Car deployment during the race?
    72%
    JA
    Will the pole-sitter win the race?
    65%
    JA
    Will more than three drivers fail to finish (DNF) the race?
    62%
    JA
    Will any car be forced to retire on Lap 1?
    48%
    NEE
    Will a driver from outside the top 3 WCC teams (Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren) finish on the podium?
    25%
    NEE
    Will the WDC points gap between P1 (Antonelli) and P2 (Russell) decrease after this race?
    55%
    JA
    Will the race leader change within the final 10 laps?
    42%
    NEE
    Will the race winner also set the fastest lap?
    38%
    NEE
    FUN PICKS
    CAT
    WED
    KANS
    KEUZE
    WEER
    Will the race director declare the track 'wet' or deploy a safety car due to rainfall at any point during the 52 laps?
    65%
    JA ✗
    UITZENDING
    Will the world feed broadcast cut to a fan in the grandstands wearing a full, non-standard costume or inflatable accessory?
    85%
    JA
    CHAOS
    Will a driver lock up or understeer into the gravel trap at the Luffield complex?
    55%
    JA ✗
    AI RACE ANALYSE

    De debrief.

    Leclerc Masterclass Stuns Silverstone as Mercedes Falters at Home
    The 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.
    STRATEGIE
    The 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.
    SLEUTELMOMENTEN
    RONDE 1
    Kimi Antonelli struggles off the line
    The pole-sitter loses the lead immediately to Charles Leclerc, shifting the strategic momentum of the race.
    RONDE 17
    Max Verstappen retirement and Safety Car
    A dramatic suspension failure for the Red Bull driver triggers the first Safety Car, scrambling the field and forcing an early pit window.
    RONDE 38
    Final pit stop sequence
    Ferrari perfects the pit strategy for Charles Leclerc, allowing him to emerge with a tire advantage over the Mercedes duo.
    RONDE 52
    Chequered flag
    Charles Leclerc crosses the line to secure a crucial win, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton round out the podium.
    DRIVER OF THE DAY
    Charles Leclerc
    Fans 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 KEUZE
    George Russell
    After 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 REVIEW
    With 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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VRIJE TRAINING 1

AI-VOORSPELLINGEN

De voorspelling.

VOORSPELD SNELSTE

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.

VOORSPELLING WEERDRY
lucht21°C
baan39°C
regen0%
wind15 km/h
Meer voorspellingen
SNELSTE CONSTRUCTEURMercedes
OVERWINNINGSMARGE0.380sec
VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID

De scorekaart.

VOORSPELLING NAUWKEURIGHEID
VOORSPELLING VS WERKELIJKHEID
METRIEKVOORSPELLINGWERKELIJKRESULTAAT
MARGE0.38s0.21s
CONDITIESdrydry
TEMPERATUUR21°22°
CALLS
SNELSTE
TOP 560%
CONSTRUCTOR
H2H9/11
TEAMGENOTEN DUELS

Onderling.

COUREURRESULTAAT

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.

AI FP1 ANALYSE

De debrief.

Lewis Hamilton sets the pace at his home circuit as Ferrari and Mercedes lock out the top four in a gripping, sole practice session.
The sole practice session at Silverstone offered a clear snapshot of the competitive order for the British Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton serving a reminder of his class by topping the timesheets. In a session where every lap was at a premium due to the upcoming sprint format, Ferrari and Mercedes locked out the top four positions, suggesting the fight for pole and the race win will be fought exclusively between these two powerhouses. Hamilton’s 1:29.260s effort was the standout, putting him over two-tenths clear of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while Charles Leclerc and George Russell remained glued to the leading pace. While the frontrunners showed consistent form, the gap back to the midfield was significant. McLaren, represented by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, struggled to match the ultimate turn-in performance of the leaders, with Piastri’s spin at Becketts underscoring the precarious balance required through Silverstone’s high-speed sections. Max Verstappen, only managing P6, appeared to be struggling with car balance and tire warm-up, a concerning sign for Red Bull as they head into a condensed weekend schedule with very little time to iterate on their current setup.
STRATEGIE
The data from FP1 indicates that while the soft tires are essential for the sprint qualifying effort, degradation through the high-speed Maggots-Becketts-Chapel complex will be the deciding factor for the Grand Prix. The high track temperatures seen during the session suggest that tire management will be significantly more difficult than in previous years, likely forcing a two-stop strategy for most of the field. Ferrari appears to have found a better balance for high-fuel runs compared to their recent outings, which should give them the confidence to challenge Mercedes' superior tire preservation during the longer race distance.
SLEUTELMOMENTEN
RUN1
Early benchmarking on Hard tires
Drivers prioritized establishing baseline setups immediately due to the sole practice session format of the sprint weekend.
RUN2
Oscar Piastri spins at Maggots-Becketts
The McLaren driver’s high-speed excursion caused momentary concern but resulted in no terminal damage, highlighting the sensitivity of the 2026 aero packages in high-load sectors.
RUN3
Soft tire performance push
Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli emerged as the class of the field, with Hamilton’s 1:29.260 proving that Ferrari’s single-lap pace is a genuine threat to Mercedes' recent dominance.
AI COUREUR KEUZE
Kimi Antonelli
Despite being the championship leader, the young Italian continues to show incredible maturity, comfortably outpacing more experienced teammates and rivals in a high-pressure session.
AI-VOORSPELLING REVIEW
The prediction was highly accurate regarding the competitive hierarchy, correctly identifying the dominance of the Ferrari and Mercedes duos at the front.
HIT: We correctly predicted Lewis Hamilton for P1 and the overall strength of the Ferrari/Mercedes quartet in the top four.
MISS: We underestimated the gap between the top two teams and the rest of the field, specifically for Max Verstappen, who we had predicted to challenge for P4 but finished P6.
FAQ

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.
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