Antonelli secures pole position at Belgian Grand Prix
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday. His performance left competitors and title rivals trailing as he dominated the qualifying session. With this strong showing, Antonelli is poised to challenge for victory in the race, aiming to further strengthen his championship bid.
- •Kimi Antonelli achieved pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •The race is set to occur this Sunday.
- •Antonelli's qualifying performance was dominant.
- •He aims to improve his championship lead.
- 4:01 PMESPN F1 — Antonelli wins Belgian GP, extends title lead
- 4:47 PMESPN F1 — Antonelli storms to pole position at Belgian GP
"Title leader Kimi Antonelli has continued to extend his gap in the championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix, while his teammate George Russell crashed on the opening lap.
"Kimi Antonelli raced to an emphatic pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix to leave his world championship rivals trailing in his wake.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jul 19, 2026, 4:01 PMAntonelli wins Belgian GP, extends title lead
Title leader Kimi Antonelli has continued to extend his gap in the championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix, while his teammate George Russell crashed on the opening lap.
- ESPN F1Jul 18, 2026, 4:47 PMAntonelli storms to pole position at Belgian GP
Kimi Antonelli raced to an emphatic pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix to leave his world championship rivals trailing in his wake.
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