F1 Belgian GP 2026 Results: Kimi Antonelli Beats Charles Leclerc And Max Verstappen; George Russell Crashes Out In Opening Lap

Kimi Antonelli wins the F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2026 at Spa to extend his championship lead. Check the full race results, finishing order, podium, George Russell's opening-lap DNF, and how the rest of the Formula 1 field finished.

By: Uzma Fatima
Last Updated: July 19, 2026 20:25:45 IST

Mercedes teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli has secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix 2026. Dominating the 44-lap race at Spa-Francorchamps, Antonelli took the chequered flag to confidently extend his championship lead. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crossed the line in second, holding off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who completed the podium in third. Lewis Hamilton brought his Ferrari home in fourth, closely followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri to round out the top five.

Meanwhile, it was a heartbreaking afternoon for Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell, who suffered a devastating DNF in the opening lap after starting third on the grid.

F1 Belgian GP 2026 Results: 

Pos Driver Team Grid Status
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes-AMG Petronas 1 Finished
2 Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari HP 4 Finished
3 Max Verstappen Oracle Red Bull Racing 2 Finished
4 Lewis Hamilton Scuderia Ferrari HP 5 Finished
5 Oscar Piastri McLaren Mastercard 6 Finished
6 Isack Hadjar Oracle Red Bull Racing 21 Finished
7 Lando Norris McLaren Mastercard 13 Finished
8 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi Revolut 8 Finished
9 Arvid Lindblad Visa Cash App Racing Bulls 7 Finished
10 Franco Colapinto BWT Alpine 11 Finished
11 Pierre Gasly BWT Alpine 10 Finished
12 Liam Lawson Visa Cash App Racing Bulls 9 Finished
13 Nico Hülkenberg Audi Revolut 12 Finished
14 Oliver Bearman TGR Haas 14 Finished
15 Alexander Albon Atlassian Williams 15 Finished
16 Carlos Sainz Jr. Atlassian Williams 19 Finished
17 Esteban Ocon TGR Haas 16 Finished
18 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 17 Finished (+1 Lap)
19 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco 22 Finished (+2 Laps)
DNF Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco 20 Retired (Lap 25)
DNF George Russell Mercedes-AMG Petronas 3 Retired (Lap 1)
DNF Sergio Pérez Cadillac 18 Retired (Lap 13)

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