Antonelli leads FP2 at Belgian GP as Norris follows; Gasly crashes
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in the second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix on July 17, 2026, with a time nearly two tenths faster than Lando Norris. The session experienced two red flags, with the first caused by gravel on the track. A second red flag was issued after Pierre Gasly crashed in the final 15 minutes, interrupting the teams' final preparations. Teams will analyze data from the session in anticipation of qualifying later in the weekend.
- •Kimi Antonelli sets the fastest time in FP2 at the Belgian GP.
- •Lando Norris finishes close behind in second place.
- •Pierre Gasly's crash brought out a red flag in the session.
- •The session was interrupted twice, first for gravel on the track.
- •Teams are preparing for qualifying following the practice session.
- 6:15 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Belgian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 4:10 PMAutosport — F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli headlines FP2 over Norris, Gasly crash causes red flag
"Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Spa-Francorchamps with Kimi Antonelli back on top after leading a disrupted second practice session at the Belgian GP. The Mercedes championship leader beat Lando Norris by just under two tenths in FP2, with Max Verstappen third and Lewis Hamilton fourth. The session was twice red-flagged, first for gravel on track and later after Pierre Gasly crashed at Les ...Keep reading
"Kimi Antonelli vaulted to the top of the timesheet in Formula 1's second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just under two tenths clear of Lando Norris in a twice red-flagged session. The first red flag was innocuous enough and called out for gravel on the circuit; the second was produced by Pierre Gasly's crash in the final 15 minutes of the session, which interrupted the teams' ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 17, 2026, 6:15 PMF1 Belgian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Spa-Francorchamps with Kimi Antonelli back on top after leading a disrupted second practice session at the Belgian GP. The Mercedes championship leader beat Lando Norris by just under two tenths in FP2, with Max Verstappen third and Lewis Hamilton fourth. The session was twice red-flagged, first for gravel on track and later after Pierre Gasly crashed at Les ...Keep reading
- AutosportJul 17, 2026, 4:10 PMF1 Belgian GP: Antonelli headlines FP2 over Norris, Gasly crash causes red flag
Kimi Antonelli vaulted to the top of the timesheet in Formula 1's second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just under two tenths clear of Lando Norris in a twice red-flagged session. The first red flag was innocuous enough and called out for gravel on the circuit; the second was produced by Pierre Gasly's crash in the final 15 minutes of the session, which interrupted the teams' ...Keep reading
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