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Kimi Antonelli consolidated his lead in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with a calm and steady performance at Spa-Francorchamps, securing the win from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc led home Ferrari, with Max Verstappen finishing on the podium following another impressive recovery effort for Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton was fourth behind him, after he was penalized for an opening lap collision with George Russell.
Full Finish Order at Belgian GP
Full Belgian Grand Prix Finish Order was:
- 1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 4. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- 5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 6. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
- 7. Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 8. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
- 9. Arvid Lindblad (Red Bull)
- 10. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- 11. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- 12. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- 13. Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber)
- 14. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- 15. Alex Albon (Williams)
- 16. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
- 17. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- 18. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
- 19. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- 20. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – DNF
- 21. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) – DNF
- 22. George Russell (Mercedes) – DNF
Pierre Gasly was 11th ahead of Liam Lawson, Nico Hülkenberg, Oliver Bearman, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas outside the points. Fernando Alonso finished 19th, while Lance Stroll, Sergio Pérez and George Russell all retired from the race.
Biggest Winners and Losers From Spa
Antonelli's win further cements his championship lead and continues an amazing rookie season. The Mercedes driver took pole on Saturday and then held off Leclerc to pick up another vital 25 points.
Ferrari will also be leaving Belgium with a sense of encouragement. Leclerc's second-place finish and Hamilton's recovery to fourth after first-lap contact were a good return for the Scuderia Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship.
The most disappointing was for Russell. The Mercedes driver's race came to an end on lap one after he was involved in contact with Hamilton, losing a lot of ground in the title race.
Meanwhile, Red Bull was making the most of its opportunities with Verstappen. The Dutchman was unable to match Antonelli's speed, but another podium finish keeps him in the championship race going into the next round.
McLaren had a mixed afternoon. Oscar Piastri finished fifth, but Lando Norris was only able to claw his way back to seventh after receiving a grid penalty.
There are still a few races to come, and Spa could be one of the most important weekends of the season. Antonelli takes Belgium with a head full of steam, Ferrari narrows the gap with Mercedes, and Verstappen keeps Red Bull's title dreams alive.
