Antonelli’s pole, from a driver wanting comfy and assured across the quick sweeps of Silverstone, dealt Russell one other blow of their title combat.
He had already prolonged his championship lead with victory within the dash and their beginning positions give Russell an uphill battle as he seeks to take his first win at his house race.
Leaving the pits for his ultimate lap, Antonelli complained about being the primary driver to run however he needn’t have nervous.
He beat his earlier time by almost 0.3secs to place himself nicely out of attain of his rivals.
“I used to be a bit harassed as a result of I by no means actually like going first for the final run however the final lap was very tidy. It got here all collectively,” Antonelli stated.
“It was very tough with the winds as a result of it was very gusty, unpredictable, and to construct the automotive to pole was very satisfying.”
Leclerc’s second place was the primary time he had overwhelmed Hamilton in qualifying because the Miami Grand Prix in early Could, and brings to an finish a run of races during which he has been struggling for confidence within the automotive.
“I’m happy,” Leclerc stated. “It has been a number of powerful races when the sensation was not fairly proper, struggling to place every part collectively. There was a lot work behind the scenes to get again that feeling. This was the primary time I had it again, I’ve struggled to be constant however it’s a good begin.”
Hamilton, who was handed by Antonelli on the Mercedes driver’s run to victory within the dash, stated: “In fact I am not glad. I am third. Each these guys did an ideal job as we speak.
“Charles has been doing good enhancements and we simply did not have the tempo of the Mercedes however we’re slowly closing the hole and to have each of us right here is nice for the crew.”
