Antonelli wins Spa: sixth of the season, the lead grows again
19 July, Spa. Antonelli 1:24:42.479. Leclerc +1.952, Verstappen +11.586. Sixth win of 2026.
| Pos | Driver | Gap / time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli Mercedes | 1:24:42.479 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc Ferrari | +1.952 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen Red Bull | +11.586 |
1 Antonelli, 2 Leclerc +1.952, 3 Verstappen +11.586
Why this one matters: title races are not won at Silverstone when you finish 15th. They are not lost there either if you win Spa seven days later.
Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix in 1:24:42.479. Charles Leclerc was 1.952 behind. Max Verstappen 11.586 behind. RaceFans logged it as his sixth victory of 2026 and another extension of the championship lead.
The 2026 regulations were billed as the biggest changes ever. Mercedes has been the answer. Antonelli has been the name on the answers.
The stakes
Restoring a championship lead after a home-soil wreck at Silverstone.
The rivalry angle
Antonelli versus Leclerc, one week after the Ferrari win in Britain.
Players who could decide it
Won Spa, sixth of the year.
Second, 1.952 behind.
Did you know?
- !Antonelli's sixth win of 2026.
- !Race time 1:24:42.479.
- !Leclerc second, Verstappen third.
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