Kimi Antonelli solidified his position at the pinnacle of the drivers’ championship, moving 45 points clear of his closest rival, Lewis Hamilton, after a dominant victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. Starting from pole position at Spa-Francorchamps, the Mercedes driver maintained control throughout the event, successfully navigating a virtual safety car period to reclaim the lead from Charles Leclerc.
The race proved far less favorable for George Russell, who suffered a collision with Hamilton on the opening lap. While Hamilton managed to salvage a fourth-place finish despite the messy incident, his championship prospects suffered. Russell, meanwhile, slipped to third in the overall standings, trailing Antonelli by 50 points.
Leclerc demonstrated the full potential of his Ferrari, providing the most significant challenge to Antonelli throughout the weekend, although a minor skirmish with Oscar Piastri prevented a perfect score. Elsewhere, Hadjar delivered a standout performance, surging from 21st on the grid to finish sixth, while other midfield contenders like Bortoleto and Lindblad secured vital points in a tightly contested race. Williams and Aston Martin struggled for competitiveness, further complicating an already challenging weekend for those teams.
