Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Belgian Grand Prix amid Mercedes struggles
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, having to reclaim the lead multiple times throughout the race. George Russell's race ended early after a collision with teammate Lewis Hamilton, leading to a disappointing DNF. Antonelli noted the need to stay focused and continue performing amid stiff competition. Mercedes' Head of Motorsport, Toto Wolff, acknowledged the contrasting outcomes for the team and emphasized the ongoing struggle with reliability.
- •Kimi Antonelli secures his sixth win of the season.
- •George Russell finished the race with a DNF after early collision.
- •Mercedes faces reliability issues affecting performance.
- •Next race is scheduled for Hungary before the summer shutdown.
- •Ferrari's Charles Leclerc challenged for the lead but could not secure the win.
"The drivers and team report back on all the action at Spa-Francorchamps for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.
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