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SILVERSTONE, England (AP) \u2014 Kimi Antonelli is feeling the love from the British Grand Prix<\/a> crowd even as he aims to stretch his Formula 1<\/a> lead at the expense of local favorites Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.<\/p>\n

Up to 180,000 fans are expected at Silverstone on Sunday as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver starts on pole position, looking for a statement win in his quest to become F1’s youngest champion.<\/p>\n

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