Kimi Antonelli claims sixth win as George Russell crashes in Belgian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen on July 19, 2026. Antonelli took the lead after passing Leclerc, who briefly held it due to strategic pit stops. George Russell retired on the first lap after colliding with Lewis Hamilton, impacting Mercedes' performance. Lewis Hamilton managed to finish fourth despite a penalty for contact with Russell. This win strengthens Antonelli's position in the championship standings.
- •Antonelli finished 1.9 seconds ahead of Leclerc.
- •Max Verstappen completed the race in third place.
- •Russell retired on lap one due to contact with Hamilton.
- •Hamilton received a five-second penalty but finished fourth.
- •Isack Hadjar finished sixth after strategic tire changes.
- 7:19 PMMotorsport.com — Winners and loser from F1's Belgian Grand Prix
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sixth 2026 win as George Russell crashes out
- 2:46 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sixth 2026 win as George Russell crashes out
"Kimi Antonelli put a pass on Charles Leclerc to secure victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, as his Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate George Russell retired on the opening lap after contact with Lewis Hamilton. Aside from the briefest of stints in the lead from fellow front-row starter Max Verstappen, who took the lead on the exit of La Source, Antonelli found his way back past on the Kemmel Straight ...Keep reading
"One week on from Kimi Antonelli hitting trouble and George Russell being brought back into the fight, the tables turned once more in the Ardennes hills. Meanwhile, some of Mercedes' closest rivals all turned up with improved performance to add a little zest to the 2026 season. Read Also: Formula 1F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sixth 2026 win as George Russell crashes ...Keep reading
"Antonelli came home ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen at the F1 Belgian GP
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 19, 2026, 7:19 PMWinners and loser from F1's Belgian Grand Prix
One week on from Kimi Antonelli hitting trouble and George Russell being brought back into the fight, the tables turned once more in the Ardennes hills. Meanwhile, some of Mercedes' closest rivals all turned up with improved performance to add a little zest to the 2026 season. Read Also: Formula 1F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sixth 2026 win as George Russell crashes ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:46 PMF1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sixth 2026 win as George Russell crashes out
Antonelli came home ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen at the F1 Belgian GP
- Motorsport.comJul 19, 2026, 2:46 PMF1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sixth 2026 win as George Russell crashes out
Kimi Antonelli put a pass on Charles Leclerc to secure victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, as his Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate George Russell retired on the opening lap after contact with Lewis Hamilton. Aside from the briefest of stints in the lead from fellow front-row starter Max Verstappen, who took the lead on the exit of La Source, Antonelli found his way back past on the Kemmel Straight ...Keep reading
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