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F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli defeats Verstappen to take pole

Kimi Antonelli clinched his sixth Formula 1 pole position of the year with the fastest lap in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen by 0.

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Kimi Antonelli clinched his sixth Formula 1 pole position of the year with the fastest lap in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen by 0.

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  • What changed: Kimi Antonelli clinched his sixth Formula 1 pole position of the year with the fastest lap in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen by 0.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli or Mercedes archive for more context.

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A result shaped by track position and execution.

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It can shift the competitive picture around the teams and drivers involved across the current F1 picture.

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Source
Autosport
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), Isack Hadjar (2026 Driver Profile), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records), Max Verstappen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)

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