Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Kimi Antonelli secures pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, beating out Max Verstappen at Spa-Francorchamps.
The brief
Kimi Antonelli has taken the pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen. The event is taking place at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Coverage from BBC and Sky Sports emphasizes the qualifying results and live race weekend updates. Autosport specifically highlights the efforts of Ferrari to repair Lewis Hamilton's car before the qualifying session.
Attention now turns to the race itself, with further updates on results and highlights being provided via Sky Sports and Mashable, which notes free viewing options for the weekend.
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Who reported it (4)
- I'm watching the Belgian GP for free this weekend Mashable · 46d ago
- LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - can Ferrari fix Hamilton's car in time for qualifying? Autosport · 46d ago
- Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Spa pole from Max Verstappen BBC · 46d ago
- F1 Belgian GP LIVE: Final Practice and Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights from Formula 1 race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps Sky Sports · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who won the pole position at the Belgian GP?
Kimi Antonelli took pole from Max Verstappen.
Where is the race being held?
The race weekend is taking place at Spa-Francorchamps.
What is the status of Lewis Hamilton's car?
According to Autosport, Ferrari was working to fix Hamilton's car in time for qualifying.
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