Antonelli extends lead with sixth win as Hungary GP weekend begins

What happened, where, who said it, when and the main outcome: At Spa-Francorchamps, Kimi Antonelli won his sixth race of the season, extending his lead in the drivers’ championship to 45 points over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, while George Russell sits 50 points behind after a first-lap collision with Hamilton; the Hungarian Grand Prix takes place at the Hungaroring from 24-26 July with the race scheduled to start at 14:00 BST on Sunday.

Details of the event

Antonelli’s victory at Spa increased his advantage in the standings to a 45-point margin over Lewis Hamilton.

George Russell, Antonelli’s Mercedes team-mate, is 50 points adrift following an incident on lap one at Spa-Francorchamps in which he was taken out by Hamilton.

The final race before the summer break, the Hungarian Grand Prix, runs from 24 to 26 July at the Hungaroring, with the 70-lap race due to start at 14:00 BST on Sunday.

Session schedule and BBC coverage

BBC commentary will be available across Radio 5 Live, Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app, with smart speaker access by asking to play 5 Live or Sports Extra. The Chequered Flag podcast and the post-race show will be available, with post-race shows on BBC iPlayer and YouTube for every grand prix this year.

All times BST

• Friday, 24 July — First practice: 12:30-13:30; Second practice: 16:00-17:00
• Saturday, 25 July — Third practice: 11:30-12:30; Qualifying: 15:00-16:00
• Sunday, 26 July — Race: 14:00

Weather forecast for the Hungarian GP

Early forecasts indicate sunny and warm conditions across the weekend.

Friday’s practice sessions are expected to see sunny intervals with a moderate breeze and highs of 26C.

Saturday’s final practice and qualifying are forecast to have sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with a top temperature of 28C.

Sunday’s race, starting at 14:00 BST (15:00 local time), is expected to reach 31C with sunny and slightly breezy conditions.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

Antonelli’s sixth win widened his championship lead to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton, while George Russell’s points gap increased to 50 after his first-lap retirement at Spa caused by contact with Hamilton. The Hungarian Grand Prix marks the final race before the summer break and is scheduled at the Hungaroring from 24-26 July with comprehensive BBC coverage.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

• Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth victory and leads the drivers’ championship by 45 points over Lewis Hamilton.
• George Russell trails by 50 points after being taken out on lap one at Spa-Francorchamps.
• The Hungarian Grand Prix runs 24-26 July at the Hungaroring with the race at 14:00 BST on Sunday and BBC coverage across radio, online and smart speakers.