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"They scared me yesterday" – Lewis Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone

Motorsport.comJuly 3, 2026

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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session, Ferrari kept expectations firmly in check.With nine victories at Silverstone, Hamilton knows ...