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Leclerc finishes second at Belgian Grand Prix behind Antonelli

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Leclerc finishes second at Belgian Grand Prix behind Antonelli

Summary

Charles Leclerc secured a second-place finish at the Belgian Grand Prix on July 19, 2026, missing out on victory to Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. Starting from fourth, Leclerc maneuvered to third early in the race and briefly led after a Virtual Safety Car. However, he ultimately lost the lead with ten laps remaining. Despite a disappointing end, Leclerc noted positive momentum for Ferrari and addressed ongoing challenges with car performance. The result tightens the Drivers' standings, leaving Leclerc 28 points behind George Russell and 33 points behind teammate Lewis Hamilton.

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By the Numbers

•Leclerc finished second at the Belgian Grand Prix on July 19, 2026.
•He moved from fourth to third early in the race.
•Leclerc briefly led after a Virtual Safety Car adjustment.
•He is now 28 points behind Russell in the standings.
•Ferrari faces ongoing performance challenges despite progress.

What they're saying

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Charles Leclerc was denied consecutive victories by Kimi Antonelli, with the Ferrari driver forced to settle for second place at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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