Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps in a race marked by early drama. Multiple reports say Russell crashes out on the opening lap after a collision involving Lewis Hamilton, triggering a major change to the running order and influencing the championship context. Antonelli then converts the advantage into victory, described across outlets as a controlled or clinical win after rejoining the lead battle. Charles Leclerc finishes second, with Max Verstappen taking third. Some accounts note the race tightens late, with Antonelli ultimately holding off Leclerc to take the win. The result extends Antonelli’s championship lead, with several sources placing it in the range of roughly 45 to 50 points ahead of rivals, with at least one outlet citing Lewis Hamilton as the next closest challenger. Mercedes also increases its position in the constructors’ standings relative to Ferrari, according to at least one report. Russell’s retirement is consistently framed as a significant setback for his title hopes, while Hamilton’s role is reported mainly through the early-lap collision with Russell.