F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole by 0.317s
Kimi Antonelli secures pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen.
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The brief
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds. The qualifying session saw Antonelli outpace Verstappen, setting the stage for an anticipated race.
Coverage from BBC, The Guardian, Formula 1, and Motorsport.com highlights Antonelli's performance and the close competition. The margin of victory is emphasized, with Motorsport.com specifying the exact time difference.
The upcoming race will determine if Antonelli can convert his pole position into a victory. Attention will be on Verstappen's strategy to challenge Antonelli.
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Quick answers
Who secured pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position.
By what margin did Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen?
Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds.
Which outlets are covering the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying results?
Coverage is provided by BBC, The Guardian, Formula 1, and Motorsport.com.
Coverage (4)
- Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Spa pole from Max Verstappen BBC · 3h ago
- Mercedes’ Antonelli outpaces Verstappen to grab F1 Belgian Grand Prix pole position The Guardian · 3h ago
- Antonelli charges to pole position in Belgian GP Qualifying Formula 1 · 3h ago
- F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole by 0.317s Motorsport.com · 3h ago
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