Sports · 19 July 2026
Antonelli Wins Belgian GP After Russell, Hamilton Crash
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Antonelli claimed his sixth win of the 2026 season by finishing 1.952 seconds ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, extending his championship lead. The Mercedes driver lost the lead briefly to Max Verstappen at the start at Spa before fighting back, while team-mate George Russell retired after first-lap contact with Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen finished third, Hamilton took fourth despite a five-second penalty, and Oscar Piastri completed the top five.
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