Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps for Mercedes, taking a decisive victory that extends his championship advantage. Multiple reports describe a race shaped early by controversy involving Antonelli’s teammate George Russell. Russell crashes out on the opening lap after a collision involving Lewis Hamilton, ending Russell’s contention and shifting the race’s dynamics almost immediately.
With Russell out, Antonelli converts the opportunity into a controlled win. Charles Leclerc finishes second for Ferrari, narrowly behind Antonelli in the final result. Max Verstappen is reported to take third, completing the podium. Other outlets also note that Antonelli breaks a prior winless run and that the result further strengthens Mercedes’ position in the constructors’ standings relative to Ferrari.
Across coverage, Antonelli’s win is framed as a step that increases his points lead over rivals, while Russell’s retirement is presented as a significant blow to Mercedes’ campaign. Lewis Hamilton is mentioned in relation to the opening-lap incident and subsequent finishing position, but the lead result centers on Antonelli’s first-place finish and the early retirement of Russell.
