Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps

Formula1.com1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:47 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps
Summary

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes will start from pole position in the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, with Max Verstappen in second. Lando Norris, who received a 10-place grid penalty, will start in 13th. George Russell and Charles Leclerc round out the second row. Several drivers, including Fernando Alonso and Isack Hadjar, will start from the back of the grid due to penalties.

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  • Antonelli sets pole time of 1:44.361.
  • Norris starts 13th due to a grid penalty.
  • Alonso and Hadjar begin from the back after power unit penalties.
  • The race starts at 1500 local time.
  • Live coverage begins at 1400.
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The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

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