Antonelli Wins Belgian GP, Russell Crashes Out

Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix after a dramatic race, overcoming a setback during a Virtual Safety Car period. The young driver charged back to pass Charles Leclerc and secure the victory, finishing ahead of Leclerc and Max Verstappen. Antonelli's win marks his sixth of the 2026 season. The race was less kind to George Russell, Antonelli's teammate. Russell's title hopes took a severe blow when he crashed out of the race following contact with Lewis Hamilton. The incident ended Russell's day early and deepened his championship struggles. Antonelli had initially led but lost the advantage when a Virtual Safety Car was deployed. However, he regrouped and executed a decisive overtake on Leclerc to reclaim the lead. The win solidifies Antonelli's strong season, while Russell faces an uphill battle in the standings.