Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Kimi Antonelli secures pole position at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing Max Verstappen at Spa-Francorchamps.
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The brief
Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. His performance places him ahead of Max Verstappen on the grid. Meanwhile, Lando Norris faces a starting position of 13th due to a grid penalty.
Coverage from Sky Sports, BBC, and Formula 1 details the qualifying results. Reporting from Motorsport.com and Autosport notes that the session included delays, including an instance where Nico Hulkenberg's vehicle halted during Q3. Questions regarding the status of Lewis Hamilton's car were also noted in pre-qualifying coverage.
Attention now shifts to the main race event. Observers are tracking how the grid positions will impact the outcome and whether teams can address mechanical issues identified during practice and qualifying sessions.
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Quick answers
Who secured pole position at Spa-Francorchamps?
Kimi Antonelli secured the pole position.
What is the grid position for Lando Norris?
Lando Norris will start 13th following a grid penalty.
Were there any interruptions during qualifying?
Coverage reports that Q3 was delayed after Nico Hulkenberg's car stopped on the track.
Coverage (9)
- F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2026 Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole at Spa-Francorchamps with Lando Norris to start 13th after grid penalty Sky Sports · 1d ago
- LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - can Ferrari fix Hamilton's car in time for qualifying? Autosport · 1d ago
- Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Spa pole from Max Verstappen BBC · 1d ago
- Antonelli charges to pole position in Belgian GP Qualifying Formula 1 · 1d ago
- I'm watching the Belgian GP for free this weekend Mashable · 1d ago
- LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Q3 delayed as Nico Hulkenberg grinds to a halt Motorsport.com · 1d ago
- F1 Belgian GP LIVE: Final Practice and Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights from Formula 1 race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps Sky Sports · 1d ago
- Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying The Guardian · 1d ago
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