# Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP, Extends F1 Title Lead

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-19
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13564876/belgian-gp-kimi-antonelli-takes-big-spa-francorchamps-win-to-capitalise-on-george-russells-exit-from-lewis-hamilton-collision
- Language: en
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Kimi Antonelli secured a hard-fought victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Formula 1 championship. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver overcame challenges and a Virtual Safety Car to take the win, while teammate George Russell's title hopes suffered a setback.

## Key takeaways

- Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgian GP, his sixth victory of the season.
- He extends his lead in the F1 championship to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton.
- George Russell's title hopes suffer a setback after a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap.

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