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F1·PREVIEW·July 5, 2026 07:12 AM ET

George Russell Starts Fourth for Home British Grand Prix

Russell begins his Silverstone charge from row two.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read
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What happened: George Russell will start the British Grand Prix from fourth at Silverstone. He qualified behind Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Why it matters: The second-row start keeps Russell within immediate reach of the leaders at his home race. His launch and opening-lap positioning could shape the fight at the front.

By the numbers: Russell qualified fourth with a Q3 lap of 1:28.481. The top five are Antonelli, Leclerc, Hamilton, Russell and Isack Hadjar.

What to watch: Watch Russell's start and whether he can gain ground before the first pit-stop cycle.

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