Antonelli Dominates Practice, Hamilton Crashes

Kimi Antonelli continued his strong performance, leading free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. He set the fastest lap in the final session, ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, maintaining the same top three order as the previous practice. George Russell improved to fourth, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth.

Hamilton's session ended with a crash into a barrier, damaging his Ferrari and presenting his mechanics with a tight repair window before qualifying. This incident mirrors one suffered by Pierre Gasly earlier. Additionally, several drivers, including Norris and Lance Stroll, will incur grid penalties for Sunday's race due to exceeding engine component allowances.

Antonelli, whose championship lead has narrowed to 25 points over Russell, seeks to return to winning form after a dry spell. Hamilton trails Russell by seven points in the championship standings, making the upcoming race critical for all contenders.