Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix as Russell crashes out
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, BBC reported. Later, Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli topped the free-practice timesheets, The Race noted, while Mercedes driver George Russell and Aston Martin struggled to keep pace. In the second practice, Antonelli again recorded the quickest lap as Red Bull and Ferrari dealt with technical setbacks and penalties, Motorsport. com said. The final practice saw Antonelli claim the fastest time once more, and Lewis Hamilton damaged his Ferrari in a late-session incident, both Motorsport. com and The Race reported. Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix with a lap of.
361, beating Verstappen by 0. 317 seconds, Motorsport. com reported. Lando Norris was slated to start from twelfth after serving a grid penalty, and Ferrari expressed hopes for a podium finish while George Russell highlighted a straight-line speed shortfall, BBC and The Race reported. In the race, Antonelli took victory at Spa, extending his championship lead, The Race reported. George Russell retired after a start-line clash with Lewis Hamilton, BBC said. Several midfield drivers, including Oscar Piastri and Esteban Ocon, posted notable results, BBC noted.
