Antonelli Wins Belgian Grand Prix; Russell Out After Collision with Hamilton
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, while his teammate George Russell crashed out after contact with Lewis Hamilton.
- Russell was forced to retire from the race following the incident, for which Hamilton received a five-second penalty.
- Charles Leclerc finished second, and Max Verstappen took third place.
Kimi Antonelli secured a victory at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, marking a significant achievement in the race. However, the event was also marred by a collision involving Antonelli's teammate, George Russell, and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.
The incident occurred when Hamilton made contact with Russell's Mercedes car, causing Russell to spin off the track and end his race prematurely. Following the collision, race stewards imposed a five-second penalty on the Ferrari driver, Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes' car was hit by a Ferrari driver. G. Russell flew off the track and ended his performance on the Belgian track.
Despite the drama involving the Mercedes drivers, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari managed to finish in second place. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing completed the podium, securing third position in the Belgian Grand Prix.
The article also provides a partial schedule for the remainder of the 2026 F-1 season, listing upcoming Grand Prix events and their dates, as well as a list of current Formula 1 teams and their drivers.
A 5-second penalty was given to the Ferrari driver.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.