Winners and losers from Belgian GP F1 practice
Kimi Antonelli secures a pivotal Belgian Grand Prix victory as Mercedes teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton collide at Spa.
The story so far
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, providing a significant boost to his title campaign. The race was marked by the retirement of George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton was involved in a collision with his teammate. Coverage from AP News, Motorsport.com, Formula 1, The Race, and Sky Sports details the weekend’s events.
Reports highlight earlier struggles for Mercedes during practice sessions at Spa-Francorchamps, where Max Verstappen led Lewis Hamilton. Additional coverage notes a red-flagged FP2 session caused by a Pierre Gasly crash for Alpine. Observers are following the aftermath of the Russell-Hamilton clash and team-wide reactions to the battery issues reported by George Russell.
Future updates will likely focus on official post-race inquiries regarding the racing incident.
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Sources (8)
- George Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash Motorsport.com · 48d ago
- Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out AP News · 48d ago
- 'It was a racing incident' – Hamilton offers opinion on Russell clash in Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 · 48d ago
- Winners and losers from the 2026 Belgian GP The Race · 48d ago
- Belgian GP: Max Verstappen tops Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes struggle in Spa-Francorchamps first practice Sky Sports · 50d ago
- What the teams said Formula 1 · 50d ago
- Alpine explains Pierre Gasly crash that red-flagged FP2 Motorsport.com · 50d ago
- Winners and losers from Belgian GP F1 practice The Race · 50d ago
The obvious questions
Who won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli won the race.
What caused the red flag during the second practice session?
The session was red-flagged following a crash by Pierre Gasly, according to Alpine.
What is the status of the clash between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell?
Lewis Hamilton characterized the event as a racing incident following George Russell's retirement.
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