Antonelli Tops FP3 in Belgium After Hamilton Crash
Antonelli’s 1m45.990s lap held off Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, while Ferrari now faces repairs before qualifying after Hamilton hit the barrier.
- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Kimi Antonelli topped the final Formula One Grand Prix practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, while Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton crashed at the exit of Turn 13.
- After sparse running across the opening 10 minutes due to limited tire availability, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit became significantly more active as drivers pushed for competitive lap times.
- Antonelli set a 1m45.990s benchmark, finishing eight tenths clear of Hamilton, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen slotted into second and third on the timing boards.
- Hamilton told the team over the radio, "I've destroyed the car, mate, sorry," after carrying too much speed through Les Fagnes and clipping the barrier with his rear-right wheel.
- Ferrari is rushing to repair Hamilton's car before qualifying later Saturday, while defending champion Norris faces a 10-place grid penalty alongside Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
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Just as he was beginning to build real momentum in this season's Formula 1 title fight, Lewis Hamilton suffered a painful setback at the Belgian Grand Prix after crashing heavily during final practice before eventually qualifying sixth for Sunday's race at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Italian Kimi Andrea Antonelli (Mercedes), the championship leader, set the fastest time this Saturday in the third and final free practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix, the tenth round of the Formula One World Championship, held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. On his best lap, Antonelli covered the 7,004 meters of the legendary track… Continue reading “Belgian GP: Antonelli dominates FP3 ahead of Norris and is hopeful ahead of qualifying…
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