# Hamilton Crashes in Belgian GP Final Practice

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-18
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13564589/belgian-gp-lewis-hamilton-crashes-in-final-practice-as-kimi-antonelli-sets-pace-again-at-spa-francorchamps
- Language: en
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Lewis Hamilton crashed in the final practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli set the pace for Mercedes. Hamilton's Ferrari suffered significant damage, and his crew faces a tight deadline to repair the car for qualifying.

## Key takeaways

- Hamilton crashed at Turn 13 during the final practice session.
- Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheet for the second consecutive session.
- Hamilton's Ferrari crew must repair the car quickly for qualifying on Saturday.

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