Formula 1 starting lineup for race at Silverstone in July 2026

Formula 1 returns to Silverstone in July 2026, with Mercedes set to lead the field to the green flag. Kimi Antonelli secured pole for the 2026 British Grand Prix this weekend, marking his fifth pole position of the season. Charles Leclerc will start alongside Antonelli on the front row after a strong qualifying lap. On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are scheduled to line up behind them on the second row. Several notable names qualified 11th or worse, including Gabriel Bortoleto, Pierre Gasly, Nico Hulkenberg, Carlos Sainz, Alexander Albon, and Fernando Alonso. The complete starting lineup for the Silverstone race is published with the article’s details for July 2026.