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Antonelli Dominates Belgian GP, Extends Championship Lead
19 Jul
Summary
- Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Antonelli now leads the Formula One championship by 45 points over rival.
- Lewis Hamilton faces an investigation for an unsafe pitstop release.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured a dominant victory at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. This marks his sixth win of the current Formula One season, extending his championship lead considerably.
Antonelli now holds a 45-point advantage over his closest competitor, Lewis Hamilton. The race was marked by several incidents, including a collision on the opening lap that forced Antonelli's teammate, George Russell, out of the competition. Russell retired after contact with Hamilton.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished the race in second place, with Max Verstappen of Red Bull securing third. Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line in fourth position. However, Hamilton is currently under investigation by race officials for an unsafe release from his pitstop during the Grand Prix.
