Kimi Antonelli's championship lead narrows ahead of Belgian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:34 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is scheduled from July 17-19, 2026. Kimi Antonelli, currently leading the drivers' championship, has seen his margin over Mercedes teammate George Russell reduced to 25 points. A recent race at Silverstone concluded with Charles Leclerc securing victory, finishing ahead of Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Weather forecasts indicate a possibility of rain throughout the weekend, which may impact track conditions during practice and qualifying sessions.
- •Belgian Grand Prix runs from July 17-19, 2026.
- •Kimi Antonelli's lead in the championship is now 25 points.
- •Charles Leclerc won the previous race at Silverstone.
- •Rain is forecasted for the race weekend, affecting track conditions.
- •Practice sessions and race commentary available on BBC channels.
- 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — How to follow Belgian Grand Prix on the BBC
"All the key BBC coverage details for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, from 17-19 July.
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