{"id":2027779,"date":"2026-07-04T17:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T14:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027779"},"modified":"2026-07-04T17:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T14:58:10","slug":"kimi-antonelli-admits-mercedes-team-call-made-him-stressed-before-snatching-silverstone-pole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027779","title":{"rendered":"Kimi Antonelli admits Mercedes team call made him &#8216;stressed&#8217; before snatching Silverstone pole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Kimi Antonelli admits Mercedes team call made him &#8216;stressed&#8217; before snatching Silverstone pole<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Kimi Antonelli has explained why he was &#8220;stressed&#8221; on his lap that secured pole at the British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-04T18:58:10+01:00\">04 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Antonelli on his way to securing pole at Silverstone<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Andrea Kimi Antonelli has explained why he was \u201cstressed\u201d on his final Q3 run despite securing pole position in Formula 1 qualifying at the British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>F1 championship leader Antonelli produced an impressive performance in qualifying to convincingly beat the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to pole around Silverstone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli secured his fifth pole of the season to maintain Mercedes\u2019 unbeaten streak in qualifying, with the Silver Arrows claiming every pole at the first nine grands prix so far in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Antonelli maintained Mercedes&#8217; unbeaten Grand Prix qualifying streak in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But not everything went smoothly for Antonelli, who was left frustrated to have been the first driver to start his final lap of the top-10 shootout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;I was a bit stressed because I never really like going first for the last run but the last lap was very tidy. It came all together,&#8221; the Italian teenager said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was very tricky with the wind because it was very gusty and unpredictable. But yeah, we built our way through qualifying, and to bring home pole is very satisfying.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e49124e00c4b942477d6cad8821b89fa9a9826581b6cddc5bb39e519e78c5e99\">  Starting grid for F1 2026 British Grand Prix after one penalty   McLaren \u2018surprised\u2019 as Mercedes finds way to revive banned F1 engine trick <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Antonelli also had to battle front-locking issues and a brake issue in Q2, with the former problem causing his Mercedes team-mate George Russell to go off in Q1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe struggle a little bit with front locking, especially in conditions like today that we have to deal with into Turn 3. Front locking was very easy to achieve. In my Q2, run one, I locked the front,\u201d he explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut also I had a little issue with the brake pedal. It didn\u2019t respond initially to when I planned to brake. So it also delayed a bit the braking phase.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e543b106d4c256e72d69c3c45d437313d2c0bc754754a9baad17cc56fd116a27\">  Where George Russell is suffering compared to Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone   Kimi Antonelli storms to Silverstone pole as Ferrari pace falters <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cTo be fair we did some setting adjustments and that helped to regain the confidence on braking.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Not everything went smoothly for Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Asked if overnight changes were key to Mercedes\u2019 bounce back after Hamilton beat Antonelli to pole in Friday\u2019s sprint qualifying, he replied: \u201cWe didn\u2019t change the car at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was just about the differential, brake migration, and driving. We worked around it and managed to find a good setting that helped me to progress through qualifying.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Victory in the sprint enabled Antonelli to extend his championship advantage by three points, and he has a great opportunity to pull even further clear of Russell, who qualified fourth, in Sunday\u2019s main grand prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Antonelli is not underestimating the threat posed by the Ferrari pair behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, it\u2019s not going to be easy,\u201d he admitted. \u201cI\u2019ve got two Ferraris behind me, and for sure they\u2019re going to work together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut their pace is good, and ours was strong in the Sprint race. So hopefully we can keep that tomorrow, and hopefully we can do a good race.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Mercedes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Andrea Kimi Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u201cNo excuses\u201d Norris delivers damning verdict on McLaren as he admits car is &#8216;not good enough&#8217;<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423095_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Where George Russell is suffering compared to Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423615_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-af1b414e81d33c32a3d4c48540a44f2861cf7b81899136107b95b859e2ae776f\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. 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unbeaten Grand Prix qualifying streak in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But not everything went smoothly for Antonelli, who was left frustrated to have been the first driver to start his final lap of the top-10 shootout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;I was a bit stressed because I never really like going first for the last run but the last lap was very tidy. It came all together,&#8221; the Italian teenager said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was very tricky with the wind because it was very gusty and unpredictable. But yeah, we built our way through qualifying, and to bring home pole is very satisfying.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e49124e00c4b942477d6cad8821b89fa9a9826581b6cddc5bb39e519e78c5e99\">  Starting grid for F1 2026 British Grand Prix after one penalty   McLaren \u2018surprised\u2019 as Mercedes finds way to revive banned F1 engine trick <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Antonelli also had to battle front-locking issues and a brake issue in Q2, with the former problem causing his Mercedes team-mate George Russell to go off in Q1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe struggle a little bit with front locking, especially in conditions like today that we have to deal with into Turn 3. Front locking was very easy to achieve. In my Q2, run one, I locked the front,\u201d he explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut also I had a little issue with the brake pedal. It didn\u2019t respond initially to when I planned to brake. So it also delayed a bit the braking phase.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e543b106d4c256e72d69c3c45d437313d2c0bc754754a9baad17cc56fd116a27\">  Where George Russell is suffering compared to Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone   Kimi Antonelli storms to Silverstone pole as Ferrari pace falters <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cTo be fair we did some setting adjustments and that helped to regain the confidence on braking.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Not everything went smoothly for Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Asked if overnight changes were key to Mercedes\u2019 bounce back after Hamilton beat Antonelli to pole in Friday\u2019s sprint qualifying, he replied: \u201cWe didn\u2019t change the car at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was just about the differential, brake migration, and driving. We worked around it and managed to find a good setting that helped me to progress through qualifying.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Victory in the sprint enabled Antonelli to extend his championship advantage by three points, and he has a great opportunity to pull even further clear of Russell, who qualified fourth, in Sunday\u2019s main grand prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Antonelli is not underestimating the threat posed by the Ferrari pair behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, it\u2019s not going to be easy,\u201d he admitted. \u201cI\u2019ve got two Ferraris behind me, and for sure they\u2019re going to work together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut their pace is good, and ours was strong in the Sprint race. So hopefully we can keep that tomorrow, and hopefully we can do a good race.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Andrea Kimi Antonelli has explained why he was \u201cstressed\u201d on his final Q3 run despite securing pole position in Formula 1 qualifying at the British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>F1 championship leader Antonelli produced an impressive performance in qualifying to convincingly beat the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to pole around Silverstone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli secured his fifth pole of the season to maintain Mercedes\u2019 unbeaten streak in qualifying, with the Silver Arrows claiming every pole at the first nine grands prix so far in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423617_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Antonelli maintained Mercedes&#8217; unbeaten Grand Prix qualifying streak in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But not everything went smoothly for Antonelli, who was left frustrated to have been the first driver to start his final lap of the top-10 shootout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;I was a bit stressed because I never really like going first for the last run but the last lap was very tidy. It came all together,&#8221; the Italian teenager said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was very tricky with the wind because it was very gusty and unpredictable. But yeah, we built our way through qualifying, and to bring home pole is very satisfying.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e49124e00c4b942477d6cad8821b89fa9a9826581b6cddc5bb39e519e78c5e99\">  Starting grid for F1 2026 British Grand Prix after one penalty   McLaren \u2018surprised\u2019 as Mercedes finds way to revive banned F1 engine trick <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Antonelli also had to battle front-locking issues and a brake issue in Q2, with the former problem causing his Mercedes team-mate George Russell to go off in Q1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe struggle a little bit with front locking, especially in conditions like today that we have to deal with into Turn 3. Front locking was very easy to achieve. In my Q2, run one, I locked the front,\u201d he explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut also I had a little issue with the brake pedal. It didn\u2019t respond initially to when I planned to brake. So it also delayed a bit the braking phase.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e543b106d4c256e72d69c3c45d437313d2c0bc754754a9baad17cc56fd116a27\">  Where George Russell is suffering compared to Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone   Kimi Antonelli storms to Silverstone pole as Ferrari pace falters <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cTo be fair we did some setting adjustments and that helped to regain the confidence on braking.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Not everything went smoothly for Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Asked if overnight changes were key to Mercedes\u2019 bounce back after Hamilton beat Antonelli to pole in Friday\u2019s sprint qualifying, he replied: \u201cWe didn\u2019t change the car at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was just about the differential, brake migration, and driving. We worked around it and managed to find a good setting that helped me to progress through qualifying.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Victory in the sprint enabled Antonelli to extend his championship advantage by three points, and he has a great opportunity to pull even further clear of Russell, who qualified fourth, in Sunday\u2019s main grand prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Antonelli is not underestimating the threat posed by the Ferrari pair behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, it\u2019s not going to be easy,\u201d he admitted. \u201cI\u2019ve got two Ferraris behind me, and for sure they\u2019re going to work together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut their pace is good, and ours was strong in the Sprint race. So hopefully we can keep that tomorrow, and hopefully we can do a good race.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1100246\/1\/kimi-antonelli-admits-mercedes-team-call-made-him-stressed-snatching-silverstone&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423700_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Kimi Antonelli admits Mercedes team call made him &#8216;stressed&#8217; before snatching Silverstone pole Kimi Antonelli has explained why he was &#8220;stressed&#8221; on his lap that secured pole at the British Grand Prix. 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