Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for Belgian Grand Prix at Spa
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured pole position for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix during qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps. Antonelli achieved a time of 1:44.361, leading closely followed by Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. George Russell qualified fourth but will start third due to Norris' grid penalty. Antonelli expressed confidence in the car's performance, addressing tire degradation concerns for the race. Teams will analyze data overnight before tomorrow's event.
- •Antonelli tops qualifying with a time of 1:44.361.
- •Norris and Verstappen provided strong competition for pole.
- •Russell qualified fourth, starting third due to Norris' penalty.
- •Teams will focus on tire management ahead of the race.
- •The Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled for tomorrow.
"The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.
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