Kimi Antonelli secures sixth victory at Belgian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Kimi Antonelli achieved his sixth grand prix victory of 2026 at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he successfully held off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. This win has increased Antonelli's lead in the drivers' championship to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton and 50 points over his teammate George Russell. Alex Brundle commented on Antonelli's rapid progression in Formula 1, mentioning he became the youngest driver to lead the standings after consecutive wins earlier this season. Brundle highlighted areas for improvement as Antonelli continues to develop his skills. He discussed the competitive atmosphere in the sport, influenced by various factors within the teams.
- •Antonelli fended off Charles Leclerc at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •He leads the drivers' championship by 45 points over Hamilton.
- •Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the standings this season.
- •Brundle noted areas for Antonelli's improvement.
- 11:33 AMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli's F1 progress should be "terrifying" for rivals, says Alex Brundle
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli's F1 progress should be "terrifying" for rivals, says Alex Brundle
"Kimi Antonelli's current trajectory in Formula 1 should be "terrifying" for his rivals, according to racing driver and commentator Alex Brundle. The Italian driver secured his sixth grand prix victory of 2026 at the Belgian Grand Prix, fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The win extended Antonelli's lead in the drivers' championship to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton and 50 points over his ...Keep reading
"Alex Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli’s rapid Formula 1 development should concern his rivals
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 11:33 AMKimi Antonelli's F1 progress should be "terrifying" for rivals, says Alex Brundle
Kimi Antonelli's current trajectory in Formula 1 should be "terrifying" for his rivals, according to racing driver and commentator Alex Brundle. The Italian driver secured his sixth grand prix victory of 2026 at the Belgian Grand Prix, fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The win extended Antonelli's lead in the drivers' championship to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton and 50 points over his ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:33 AMKimi Antonelli's F1 progress should be "terrifying" for rivals, says Alex Brundle
Alex Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli’s rapid Formula 1 development should concern his rivals
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