Kimi Antonelli extends lead in 2026 F1 Championship after Belgian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the 2026 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, increasing his championship lead to 45 points over his nearest competitor. The race was marked by challenges, including an incident that led to George Russell's retirement, which Lewis Hamilton inadvertently caused. Hamilton's performance allowed him to regain the runner-up position in the standings. The championship race continues with several events remaining this season.
- •Antonelli wins the Belgian Grand Prix, bolstering his championship lead.
- •Hamilton regains second place after Russell's retirement.
- •The race featured various challenges for drivers.
- •Antonelli now leads by 45 points in the standings.
- 3:02 PMMotorsport.com — The 2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli back in his comfort zone as Lewis Hamilton moves to second
"Thanks to his victory at the 2026 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has once again extended his lead at the top of the championship, moving 45 points ahead of his closest rival. Despite a race that was strewn with pitfalls, it is indeed Lewis Hamilton who regains this runner-up position since, after unintentionally causing George Russell's retirement, he took advantage of it to ...Keep reading
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