Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Saturday's British Grand Prix sprint race, delighting his home crowd with the fastest lap in all three phases of Friday's qualifying session.The seven-time world champion finished with a best lap of 1:28.376 seconds at Silverstone, while his teammate Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes Formula One leader, was 0.011 seconds slower.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified third, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in fourth and George Russell, Antonelli's teammate and closest rival, in fifth.McLaren's Lando Norris, last year's race winner, started sixth.The sprint format, which determines the race starting grid, adds strategic depth to the event, with teams balancing speed and tire management.Hamilton's performance highlights his dominance in the championship battle, though Antonelli's strong showing poses a threat.The race promises high stakes as drivers aim to secure positions that could influence the overall title race.The sunny conditions at Silverstone added to the competitive atmosphere, with fans eagerly anticipating the weekend's action.