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Antonelli Stuns Verstappen for Spa Pole!
18 Jul
Summary
- Kimi Antonelli secured pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- He beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds.
- Mercedes extended its undefeated qualifying streak in 2026.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, extending Mercedes' impressive qualifying streak for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Antonelli delivered a stellar performance at Spa-Francorchamps, outpacing championship leader Max Verstappen.
His final Q3 lap was fast enough to finish 0.317 seconds clear of Verstappen, who had mounted a late challenge. Verstappen's attempt to snatch pole was aided by a tow from his Red Bull teammate, Isack Hadjar, but it wasn't enough to overcome Antonelli's exceptional lap. Antonelli had also demonstrated strong pace throughout the weekend, topping two of the three practice sessions.
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