race report
Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole position at Spa-Francorchamps
F1TechnicalJuly 18, 2026
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Mercedes driver and championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was second fastest and thanks his teammate for an important tow while Lando Norris was third fastest but is set to start 13th due to a technical penalty.