Sports · 18 July 2026

Antonelli sets the fastest time in Friday F1 practice at Belgian GP

Kimi Antonelli recorded the quickest lap on soft tyres in the second practice session, making him the only driver below 1m46s. Red Bull showed strong medium-speed performance, particularly in the second half of the track. However, a late red flag from Pierre Gasly's crash disrupted most teams' long-run comparisons.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 July 2026 at 0:17

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