Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, starting from pole position and maintaining his advantage throughout the race at Spa-Francorchamps. The Mercedes driver delivered a commanding performance across the weekend, topping practice sessions and qualifying more than three-tenths of a second ahead of the field. He navigated a virtual safety car period to overtake Charles Leclerc and claim the win, solidifying his championship position.
The collision between George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap proved pivotal to the championship standings. Hamilton recovered from the incident to finish fourth, while Russell’s race ended early, moving him to third in the championship 50 points behind Antonelli. Hamilton now trails the leader by 45 points following the first-lap drama that left both Mercedes drivers compromised.
Charles Leclerc mounted a strong challenge for Ferrari, losing the lead after the virtual safety car but remaining competitive throughout the remainder of the race. Max Verstappen secured another podium finish for Red Bull after a brilliant opening lap that briefly elevated him to first place. Isack Hadjar delivered an impressive performance for Red Bull, charging from 21st on the grid to sixth place with an aggressive strategy.
Oscar Piastri finished fifth for McLaren despite sustaining damage following contact with Leclerc, while Gabriel Bortoleto claimed eighth for Audi in another solid weekend for the team. Lando Norris qualified third but ultimately finished behind Hadjar. Franco Colapinto secured the final point, improving his standings relative to Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly, who narrowly missed out on the top 10.