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Belgian GP FP2: Kimi Antonelli Sets Pace as Title Rivals Falter at Spa
Kimi Antonelli topped Practice Two at the Belgian Grand Prix to reinforce his championship lead over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver bounced back from a difficult FP1 to lead Lando Norris, while technical grid penalties and setup struggles hit key rivals at Spa-Francorchamps.
18 Aug 2026
18 Aug 2026
Belgian GP Qualifying Report: Antonelli Denies Verstappen Pole as Norris Penalty Reshuffles Spa Grid
Kimi Antonelli captured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds at Spa-Francorchamps. Lando Norris qualified third but drops to 13th due to an engine penalty, promoting George Russell to third alongside front-row starters Antonelli and Verstappen.
17 Aug 2026
Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli Secures Spa Pole Ahead of Max Verstappen as Kemmel Slipstream Threat Looms
Kimi Antonelli captured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by three tenths at Spa-Francorchamps. Despite his qualifying pace, Antonelli faces the historic slipstream disadvantage down the Kemmel Straight as he aims to defend his 25-point championship lead.
17 Aug 2026
F1 2026 Title Fight: Can Hamilton, Russell or Norris Reel in Antonelli?
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship by 50 points as the season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris remain in pursuit across 12 scheduled races, with upgrades, engine reliability penalties, and potential calendar changes set to dictate the title outcome.
17 Aug 2026
George Russell Dismisses Driving Style as Cause for Deficit to Kimi Antonelli at Belgian GP
George Russell has rejected driving style as the cause of his half-second qualifying deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Spa. Russell pointed to straight-line losses of up to four tenths in Q3 as the team works to identify the underlying mechanical issue.
16 Aug 2026
George Russell Pinpoints Mercedes Software Bug Ahead of Hungarian GP Reset
George Russell confirms Mercedes has identified a software bug behind the power unit and straight-line speed issues that ruined his Belgian Grand Prix. The Briton aims to rebound in Hungary after falling 50 points behind championship-leading teammate Kimi Antonelli.
11 Aug 2026
George Russell to Change Power Unit Following Hungarian GP Qualifying Leak
George Russell will replace his Mercedes power unit before the Hungarian Grand Prix following a water leak caused by a qualifying incident. The change does not incur a grid penalty, allowing him to start from sixth.
9 Aug 2026
George Russell Reflects on Season of Mechanical Failures Following Hungarian GP
George Russell describes his 2026 season as his most difficult to date following a series of mechanical failures, including a race-start engine issue at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite finishing seventh, the recurring technical problems have hindered his position in the championship standings as the team prepares for the Dutch Grand Prix.
