Belgian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead following a victory at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, beating Charles Leclerc. While Antonelli strengthened his position in the title race, his Mercedes teammate George Russell retired from the race after crashing out on the opening lap.
Coverage from ESPN, BBC, and Formula 1 highlights Antonelli's win and Russell's disappointment. Yahoo Sports reports that Formula 1 has announced a punishment for Lewis Hamilton following an incident involving George Russell during the event.
Future focus remains on the implications for the championship lead and the specific details regarding the punishment issued to Lewis Hamilton.
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Quick answers
Who won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the race, beating Leclerc.
What happened to George Russell?
Russell retired from the race after crashing out on the first lap.
Why is Lewis Hamilton facing a penalty?
Formula 1 announced a punishment for Hamilton following an incident with George Russell.
Coverage (6)
- Belgian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead ESPN · 21h ago
- Winners and losers from the 2026 Belgian GP The Race · 21h ago
- Antonelli beats Leclerc to Belgian GP win as Russell retires Formula 1 · 21h ago
- F1 Announces Punishment for Lewis Hamilton After George Russell's Belgian GP Incident Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Mercedes' George Russell on Belgian GP opening lap retirement: 'I'm numb to the disappointment' ESPN · 21h ago
- Belgian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins to extend title lead after George Russell crashes out on first lap BBC · 21h ago
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