Formula 1: Antonelli flawless, Norris and Hadjar impress with comebacks, Russell loses big... Belgian Grand Prix's top and flop drivers

Kimi Antonelli dominated the Belgian Grand Prix, clinching his sixth victory of the season and further solidifying his lead in the world championship standings. Despite a challenging moment when Charles Leclerc's Ferrari briefly took the lead during a Virtual Safety Car period, the 19-year-old Italian demonstrated remarkable composure and skill to reclaim first place and secure the win without errors.

Meanwhile, Lando Norris and Isack Hadjar showcased spectacular recovery drives. Norris, starting 13th after a penalty, fought his way through the field, even leading for a few laps, to finish seventh. Hadjar, who began the race in 21st place, completed an even more remarkable ascent to finish sixth, marking his sixth consecutive top-six finish and equaling Alain Prost's achievement as the first French driver to do so.

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Seuls les essais libres 1 lui auront résisté ce week-end. Cela paraît si simple lorsque l’on possède la meilleure monoplace entre les mains mais quand on regarde le week-end de son coéquipier, on se rend compte de la performance accomplie par Kimi Antonelli.

In contrast, George Russell endured a challenging weekend. After a difficult start, he was involved in a collision with Lewis Hamilton, which sent him into the gravel and ultimately led to his retirement from the race. This outcome significantly impacted his championship aspirations, allowing his teammate Antonelli to extend his points advantage.

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Au volant de sa McLaren, Norris a même été leader de la course pendant quelques tours et a finalement terminé la course à la 7e position.