Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 race in Belgium in 2026, results

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Formula 1 competed in Belgium, and it was a thrilling event. Kimi Antonelli started on the pole; however, a timely virtual safety car allowed Charles Leclerc to take the lead. Antonelli was on the charge to pass Leclerc in the final laps, but could the Mercedes driver get the job done in Belgium?

Antonelli and the No. 12 team for Mercedes won the Belgian Grand Prix, earning their sixth victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. With under 10 laps to go, Antonelli was able to pass Leclerc, pulling away beyond the one-second detection range. It was a very impressive performance.

George Russell didn't finish the race, allowing Antonelli to extend his championship lead to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton. The No. 12 team has been amazing in 2026, and Sunday's performance is another indication of why Antonelli should be considered the heavy championship favorite.

Formula 1 results: Belgium (July 2026)​

1. No. 12 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
2. No. 16 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
3. No. 3 Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
4. No. 44 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
5. No. 81 Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
6. No. 6 Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)
7. No. 1 Lando Norris (McLaren)
8. No. 5 Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
9. No. 41 Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
10. No. 43 Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
11. No. 10 Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
12. No. 30 Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
13. No. 27 Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)
14. No. 87 Oliver Bearman (Haas)
15. No. 23 Alexander Albon (Williams)
16. No. 55 Carlos Sainz (Williams)
17. No. 31 Esteban Ocon (Haas)
18. No. 77 Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
19. No. 14 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
20. No. 18 Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
21. No. 11 Sergio Perez (Cadillac)
22. No. 63 George Russell (Mercedes)

This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 race in Belgium in 2026, results

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