Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Belgian GP with George Russell out

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Belgian GP with George Russell out
Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth victory of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa. Antonelli's win further extended his lead in the Drivers' Championship. His teammate George Russell faced a disappointing race, retiring on the opening lap after a collision with Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen battled for podium positions, with Leclerc gaining an advantage through strategic pit stops. Lando Norris struggled to maintain his position after starting from P13, while Gabriel Bortoleto from Audi achieved a P8 finish.

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  • Antonelli wins his sixth race of the season at Belgian GP.
  • George Russell retires after a first-lap collision.
  • Charles Leclerc benefits from pit stop strategy to claim a podium.
  • Lando Norris drops back after a late stop from P13.
  • Gabriel Bortoleto finishes P8, marking his second consecutive points finish.
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The F1 Nation team look back on all the biggest news and talking points from the 10th race of the season, the Belgian Grand Prix.

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