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Kimi Antonelli's championship lead narrows ahead of Belgian Grand Prix

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Kimi Antonelli's championship lead narrows ahead of Belgian Grand Prix
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — How to follow Belgian Grand Prix on the BBC
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All the key BBC coverage details for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, from 17-19 July.

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