Andrea Kimi Antonelli takes Belgian Grand Prix to extend championship lead

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026, marking his sixth victory of the season. Antonelli started from pole position and increased his lead in the championship to 45 points after a challenging few races where his advantage was reduced. Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen came in third for Red Bull. George Russell of Mercedes retired early due to a collision with Lewis Hamilton, impacting his title hopes. Hamilton finished fourth and remains in second place in the standings.

• 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Standings 2026 After The Belgian Grand Prix