F1 LIVE | Norris leads Antonelli in Q3 - Follow Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying here!
Kimi Antonelli led the practice sessions at the Belgian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton suffered a significant crash during qualifying. Several drivers, including Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, are facing grid penalties due to power unit component changes.
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The race for the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship is intensifying, with grid penalties and mechanical reliability playing a crucial role in the standings.
The Belgian Grand Prix weekend continues with qualifying on Saturday. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the Spa-Francorchamps paddock.
Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in FP3 today, finishing ahead of Lando Norris , Max Verstappen and the two Ferrari drivers. There was big drama at the end of the session after Lewis Hamilton suffered a big crash , giving his Ferrari team a race against time to get his car ready for qualifying. Hamilton's crash was almost a carbon-copy of the one Pierre Gasly suffered on Friday out of Turn 13.
Verstappen and Red Bull have been competitive throughout the practice sessions with Verstappen topping the timesheets in FP1 ahead of the two Ferrari drivers. The second practice on Friday was topped by Antonelli, ahead of Norris and Verstappen.
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