Antonelli Claims Sixth 2026 Victory at Belgian Grand Prix; Russell Out After Crash

The young driver Kimi Antonelli continued his dominant 2026 campaign with a commanding performance at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, clinching his sixth checkered flag of the year. Antonelli managed his race expertly to hold off strong challenges from his rivals.

Behind Antonelli, Charles Leclerc secured a strong second place, with reigning champion Max Verstappen completing the podium in third. The podium battle was intense, but Antonelli's pace ultimately proved too much for the chasing pack.

A major incident during the race led to the retirement of Mercedes driver George Russell. While details surrounding the crash were not immediately clear, Russell was unable to continue, marking a disappointing end to his Belgian Grand Prix weekend.