2026 Belgian Grand Prix Results:Kimi Antonelli Wins at Spa-Francorchamps

The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps delivered an action-packed race. After setting the pace throughout the practice sessions, Kimi Antonelli confirmed his strong form by taking pole position and lining up alongside Max Verstappen on the front row of the grid.At the start, Verstappen briefly took the lead, but Antonelli quickly reclaimed first place. On the opening lap, a collision between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell forced the Mercedes driver to retire and brought out the Safety Car. Following the restart, the battle continued throughout the race. Verstappen passed Charles Leclerc, while Hamilton received a five-second penalty for the opening-lap incident. Several Virtual Safety Car periods also had a significant impact on race strategy. In the closing stages, Antonelli caught the race-leading Leclerc and moved into the lead after the Ferrari driver encountered gearbox issues.Antonelli maintained his advantage to the chequered flag, securing the sixth victory of his Formula 1 career. Leclerc finished second, with Verstappen completing the podium in third place. The championship will continue next weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix.