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Antonelli charges to pole position in Belgian GP Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli excelled on his final lap during Qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen to pole position.
Kimi Antonelli has added a sixth pole position to his season tally after setting the fastest lap in Qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, fending off challenges from Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
The Mercedes driver took time to find a rhythm during the hour-long session, but his final effort of 1m 44.361s was enough to seize P1 by three-tenths from Verstappen, who suffered a near miss with Isack Hadjar on his last lap, having been given a tow by his Red Bull team mate.
Formula One 2026: Kimi Antonelli takes pole at F1 Belgian Grand Prix – as it happened
The championship leader earned pole position at Spa-Francorchamps from Max Verstappen
Right, thatâs all from me. Giles Richardsâ report will be along shortly, and Yara El Shaboury will be with you tomorrow to see if Antonelli can get back to extending his championship lead. Enjoy the rest of your Saturday.
Karun Chandhok explains that a yellow flag for the pit lane was in Leclercâs line of sight on the track.
Leclerc says fifth was in line with what was expected. Disappointed by his last lap due to an issue with a yellow flag.
Wolff is hoping for two cars that can drive in front, saying Russell was mysteriously losing time on the straights. He worries about the start and cars breathing down Antonelliâs neck.
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Piastri sixth on grid as Antonelli claims pole in Spa
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Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli will start the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position for Mercedes with Australia's Oscar Piastri securing a sixth-place starting berth.
Max Verstappen will join Antonelli on the front row with Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell right behind.
Piastri's McLaren team-mate, world champion Lando Norris, was third but will lose 10 places for Sunday's race owing to a penalty, a drop that meant Mercedes' George Russell will share the second row with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
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