Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Kimi Antonelli secures pole position at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix as qualifying concludes at Spa-Francorchamps.
The brief
Kimi Antonelli has taken pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen. The qualifying session also saw Lando Norris impacted by a grid penalty, which will force him to start the race from the 13th position. Coverage from Sky Sports, BBC, and Formula 1 confirms these grid results.
Motorsport.com reporting notes that Ferrari conducted urgent repairs on Lewis Hamilton’s car leading into the qualifying session. Additional discourse centers on available viewing options for the race weekend. Attention now shifts to the race start.
Coverage does not yet specify the final impact of Hamilton’s technical issues on his race performance or the full implications of the grid penalties for the remainder of the field.
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Who reported it (8)
- F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2026 Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole at Spa-Francorchamps with Lando Norris to start 13th after grid penalty Sky Sports · 49d ago
- Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Spa pole from Max Verstappen BBC · 49d ago
- Antonelli charges to pole position in exhilarating Belgian GP Qualifying Formula 1 · 49d ago
- I'm watching the Belgian GP for free this weekend Mashable · 49d ago
- LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Ferrari rush to fix Lewis Hamilton's car for qualifying Motorsport.com · 49d ago
- F1 Belgian GP LIVE: Final Practice and Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights from Formula 1 race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps Sky Sports · 49d ago
- Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying The Guardian · 49d ago
Quick answers
Who took pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli secured the pole position.
Where will Lando Norris start the race?
Lando Norris is set to start in 13th position following a grid penalty.
What technical issues were reported during qualifying?
Motorsport.com reported that Ferrari was working to repair Lewis Hamilton's car ahead of the qualifying session.
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