Belgian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead
Kimi Antonelli secures the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix victory, further extending his lead in the championship standings.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc. The event was marked by the first-lap retirement of Mercedes teammate George Russell, who crashed out of the race.
Coverage from BBC, ESPN, and Formula 1 highlights Antonelli's championship extension and Russell's disappointment. Yahoo Sports reports that Formula 1 has announced a punishment for Lewis Hamilton following an incident involving Russell.
Future developments include the specifics of the penalty issued to Lewis Hamilton and how the championship standings shift following Antonelli's win.
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Quick answers
Who won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the race.
What happened to George Russell during the race?
Russell retired from the race after crashing out on the first lap.
Who finished behind Antonelli?
Charles Leclerc finished behind Antonelli.
Coverage (6)
- Belgian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead ESPN · 1d ago
- Winners and losers from the 2026 Belgian GP The Race · 1d ago
- Antonelli beats Leclerc to Belgian GP win as Russell retires Formula 1 · 1d ago
- F1 Announces Punishment for Lewis Hamilton After George Russell's Belgian GP Incident Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Mercedes' George Russell on Belgian GP opening lap retirement: 'I'm numb to the disappointment' ESPN · 1d ago
- Belgian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins to extend title lead after George Russell crashes out on first lap BBC · 1d ago
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