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Antonelli beats Leclerc to Belgian GP win as Russell retires

4 sources·Updated 11 hrs ago

TL;DR

Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, beating Charles Leclerc.

  • Antonelli extended his championship lead to 45 points.
  • Naomi Schiff praised Leclerc for keeping Antonelli under pressure.
  • George Russell, Antonelli's teammate, retired early in the race.

Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 45 points with his sixth victory of the season, while Charles Leclerc pressured him throughout the race.