‘I believed until the end’
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished second at the Belgian Grand Prix after a competitive race against Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli. Despite the disappointment of missing the win, Leclerc remains focused on closing the gap in the Drivers' standings.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the ongoing 2026 Formula 1 championship battle between top teams.
‘I believed until the end’ – Leclerc shares disappointment of missing out on Belgium win Charles Leclerc was denied consecutive victories by Kimi Antonelli, with the Ferrari driver forced to settle for second place at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc has conceded that he “believed in the win until the end” of the Belgian Grand Prix, which saw him finish close behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli after surging into victory contention.
After standing on the top step last time out at Silverstone, Leclerc had faith that Ferrari could take the fight to the Silver Arrows once again, but he faced a frustrating setback as he slowed on his final lap in Qualifying due to a yellow flag.
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