Kimi Antonelli celebrates Belgian GP win with heartfelt message
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Kimi Antonelli captured his sixth victory of the Formula 1 season at the Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026. Starting from pole position, he successfully defended against competition from Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. After the race, Antonelli signed a Moët & Chandon champagne bottle with a birthday message for his father, Marco, showcasing his personal celebration amidst a professional triumph.
- •Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix on July 19, 2026.
- •He started from pole position and fended off Leclerc.
- •This victory marks his sixth win of the season.
- •Antonelli signed a champagne bottle with a message for his father.
- 10:23 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli champagne bottle message earns praise after F1 Belgian GP win
"Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrated his Belgian Grand Prix victory with a public birthday message for his father, Marco. Antonelli, who started from pole position, secured his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps after fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Following his post-race interview, the 19-year-old signed the bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne with the message, "Happy ...Keep reading
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