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Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes to victory at Belgian Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:25 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes to victory at Belgian Grand Prix

Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured a commanding victory for Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix held on July 23, 2026. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Max Verstappen from Red Bull finished behind him. David Croft, Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator, criticized the new 2026 power units, claiming they limited the racing experience for fans at iconic circuits like Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone. The energy-sensitive nature of the track played a significant role in this outcome.

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Key Details

•Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes.
•Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen follow in second and third place.
•David Croft critiques 2026 F1 power units for limiting race excitement.
•The energy-sensitive track conditions were a significant factor in the race.

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10:25 AMMotorsport.com — David Croft: 2026 F1 power units denied fans racing they deserved at Spa-Francorchamps

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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes the 2026 power units 'denied fans the racing they deserved' at classic circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone. The Belgian Grand Prix saw Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secure a commanding victory ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. However, the energy-sensitive nature of the track exposed the ...Keep reading
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