Championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix after a tense qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps. The Mercedes driver edged out Red Bull's Max Verstappen to secure the top spot on the grid. Antonelli's teammate, George Russell, could only manage fourth place. The session ended with close margins, as Antonelli's final lap proved just enough to beat Verstappen. The result strengthens Antonelli's championship lead heading into Sunday's race. The Belgian Grand Prix is known for unpredictable weather and challenging track conditions, but qualifying ran smoothly. Antonelli expressed satisfaction with his performance, while Verstappen acknowledged being narrowly beaten. The stage is set for an exciting race with Antonelli starting from pole position.