Antonelli secures pole for Belgian GP as Verstappen starts alongside

Antonelli claims pole for the Belgian GP, with Verstappen qualifying alongside him — a high-stakes grid set to shape an intense race weekend.

Antonelli secures pole for Belgian GP as Verstappen starts alongside
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Publish: 19.07.2026
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What happened, where, who announced it, when and the main outcome: Kimi Antonelli qualified on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, securing top spot after leading Friday and Saturday practice; the race will run on Sunday 19 July with Antonelli alongside Max Verstappen on the front row and Lando Norris dropped to 13th due to a 10-place grid penalty.

Antonelli posted the fastest time across the weekend’s sessions, finishing Saturday qualifying with a half-second margin over team-mate George Russell, who will start third. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton claimed fourth and fifth on the grid respectively.

The 44-lap race at Spa is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST on Sunday and will be covered on Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app, and via smart speakers. The BBC is also offering the post-race show on iPlayer and YouTube for the first time this season.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

Antonelli’s pole followed strong pace across Friday and Saturday practice as reported, with Norris penalised 10 grid places and set to start 13th. The race start time is 14:00 BST on Sunday and media coverage will be available across BBC platforms.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Kimi Antonelli qualified on pole at Spa-Francorchamps.
  • Max Verstappen will start alongside Antonelli on the front row.
  • Lando Norris drops to P13 due to a 10-place grid penalty.
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