The countdown to Formula 1’s summer break began at one of the sport’s most iconic venues as the Belgian Grand Prix launched the final double-header before the paddock paused for August. With only the Hungarian Grand Prix to follow before the month-long summer break, Belgium came at a defining opportunity for drivers and teams to build momentum before Formula 1 disappeared from the calendar for several weeks. Whether it was the fight for the world championships, the battle to establish themselves at the front under the sport’s all-new technical regulations, or the increasingly competitive midfield contest, Spa was sure to provide the kind of dramatic weekend that can alter the direction of an entire campaign.
The legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, one of F1’s greatest challenges, combines breathtaking speed, relentless elevation changes and famously unpredictable weather. While the sweeping corners and long straights were as demanding as ever, the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars faced the historic venue with a fresh set of engineering questions under the sport’s latest regulations, making this year’s Belgian Grand Prix one of the most intriguing editions in recent memory.
Race Guide
Season: 2026 F1 World Championship
Race date: Sunday, 19 July 2026
Race start time: 14:00 local time
Circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Laps: 44
Circuit length: 7.004km
2025 winner: Oscar Piastri
| Pole position | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Time | 1:44.361 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Lando Norris | McLaren | |
| Time | 1:48.890 on lap 44 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Second | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | |
| Third | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Stats
Few venues in world motorsport can match the reputation of Spa-Francorchamps. Nestled in the forests of the Ardennes, the Belgian circuit is Formula 1’s longest at 7.004km (4.352 miles) and remains one of its fastest, combining breathtaking speed with dramatic elevation changes and famously unpredictable weather. It’s not unusual for one part of the track to be completely dry while another is drenched by a passing shower, making strategy and tyre decisions as important as outright pace.
The lap begins with the tight La Source hairpin before drivers accelerate downhill through the legendary Eau Rouge and Raidillon complex and onto the Kemmel Straight, one of Formula 1’s best overtaking opportunities. The middle sector rewards commitment and precision through a series of fast, flowing corners, including Pouhon, while the final part of the circuit places a premium on straight-line speed before heavy braking into the Bus Stop chicane. It’s a layout that demands complete confidence from drivers, with even the smallest mistake capable of ruining an otherwise perfect lap.
First held in 1925, the Belgian Grand Prix is one of Formula 1’s most historic events and has featured on the world championship calendar almost continuously since 1983. Spa-Francorchamps itself was originally created in 1921 and has long been regarded as one of the sport’s ultimate challenges, hosting the European Grand Prix on six occasions and producing countless memorable races over the decades.
The circuit’s rich history is reflected in its roll of honour. Before the 2026 race, Michael Schumacher remained the most successful driver in Belgian Grand Prix history with six victories at Spa, while Ayrton Senna claimed five wins, including four in succession between 1988 and 1991. Jim Clark also enjoyed remarkable success in Belgium, winning four times in five years during the 1960s. Spa was also the scene of Formula 1’s shortest race in 2021, when torrential rain meant just a handful of laps were completed behind the Safety Car before the event was called after little more than three minutes of racing.
Weekend Schedule
| Date | Session | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | Free Practice 1 (FP1) | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm local time |
| 17 July 2026 | Free Practice 2 (FP2) | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm local time |
| 18 July 2026 | Free Practice 3 (FP3) | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm local time |
| 18 July 2026 | Qualifying | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm local time |
| 19 July 2026 | Race | 3:00 pm local time |
Championship background
The fight for the championship headed to Spa-Francorchamps with the momentum beginning to shift after a dramatic 2026 British Grand Prix. Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli remained the championship leader, but another frustrating weekend at Silverstone had seen the advantage he once enjoyed cut significantly as his rivals continued to close in.
George Russell capitalised with a second-place finish to move within 25 points of his Mercedes team-mate after nine rounds, while Lewis Hamilton sat just seven points further back after another podium finish in P3. Ferrari, meanwhile, arrived in Belgium full of confidence after Charles Leclerc secured the Scuderia’s second victory in the previous three races of 2026, underlining just how competitive the battle at the front had become.
Although Antonelli’s reduced lead had been driven more by misfortune than a lack of outright pace, the 19-year-old now faced fresh pressure to stop the momentum of those behind him and reassert his authority at the top of the standings. With just the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix remaining before Formula 1’s month-long summer break, Spa was a crucial opportunity to regain control before the championship paused for August.
There was also an intense focus on four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who would once again see huge support from his travelling ‘Orange Army’ at Spa, a circuit that has long felt like a second home thanks to its proximity to the Netherlands. Off the track, however, the spotlight remained firmly on his future. The Red Bull driver cut a frustrated figure after retiring from the British Grand Prix with a technical problem for the second consecutive weekend, while speculation over his long-term plans continued after reports that representatives from Verstappen’s camp held exploratory talks with McLaren over a potential blockbuster move.
Race entries
Aston Martin confirmed ahead of the weekend that their third driver, Jak Crawford, would take part in yet another Free Practice 1 outing for the team in Fernando Alonso‘s car. Crawford had already made two FP1 appearances in 2026 – having sat behind the wheel of Alonso’s car in Japan, before driving in place of Lance Stroll in Austria.
Other than Crawford, the lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2026 season’s entry list, featuring no reserve drivers for the race weekend.
Tyre choices
Pirelli selected the C2, C3 and C4 compounds, providing teams with the middle trio of tyres from the 2026 range for one of Formula 1’s most demanding circuits. In particular, the famous climb from Eau Rouge through Raidillon before reaching the Kemmel Straight. Recent improvements to the track surface, including drainage grooves through this section and the full resurfacing carried out in recent years, were expected to aid performance in wet conditions, although grip levels at the start of the weekend were still likely to be relatively low before improving as more rubber was laid down following the Spa 24 Hours GT event.

As ever, Spa’s contrasting sectors presented teams with a difficult setup compromise. The opening sector rewarded low drag and maximum straight-line speed, the middle sector demanded confidence through a series of medium- and high-speed corners, while the final sector balanced flowing sections with heavy braking into the Bus Stop chicane. Under Formula 1’s 2026 technical regulations, teams were expected to benefit from the new aerodynamic package by running higher downforce levels through the technical sections while still maximising efficiency on the circuit’s long straights.
Weather conditions were also expected to play a major role in determining strategy. High track temperatures during the Spa 24 Hours suggested thermal degradation could become a significant factor if similar conditions returned for Formula 1, potentially making two-stop races more attractive than in previous years. Even so, the C2 and C3 compounds were widely anticipated to form the backbone of most race strategies, with durability likely to prove more valuable than outright pace over the 44-lap race.
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Free Practice
Max Verstappen laid down an early marker for Red Bull by topping the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix with a 1:47.070, finishing just over a tenth of a second ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, while Charles Leclerc completed the top three. Ferrari emerged as Red Bull’s closest challenger throughout the hour, while Mercedes struggled to match the outright pace despite championship leader Kimi Antonelli finishing sixth after an eventful session that included a near-miss with Carlos Sainz. Isack Hadjar impressed in fourth despite carrying a 20-place grid penalty; Oscar Piastri recovered to fifth before suffering a late hydraulic issue.
Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the second practice session with a 1:45.944, finishing 0.190s clear of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a disrupted hour at Spa-Francorchamps. The Mercedes driver led much of the session, which was interrupted by two red flags after gravel was dragged onto the circuit and Pierre Gasly suffered a late crash. Ferrari remained firmly in contention with Lewis Hamilton fourth, while Isack Hadjar continued an impressive Friday in fifth despite his looming grid penalty and Oscar Piastri recovered from an early hydraulic issue to finish sixth.
Come Saturday, Kimi Antonelli completed practice with the fastest time in FP3 with a 1:45.990, finishing ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Mercedes’ championship leader carried his impressive Friday form into the final session, while Ferrari’s preparations for qualifying suffered a major setback after Lewis Hamilton crashed at Turn 13 in the closing moments. Elsewhere, George Russell struggled for pace, Isack Hadjar endured a disrupted session before recovering to 10th.
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Free Practice 1 Classification
2026 Belgian Grand Prix FP1, 17 July 2026
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:47.070 | 24 |
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.145s | 22 |
| 3 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.207s | 22 |
| 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +0.252s | 23 |
| 5 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.452s | 21 |
| 6 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.533s | 23 |
| 7 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.861s | 19 |
| 8 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.889s | 22 |
| 9 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +1.164s | 24 |
| 10 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +1.336s | 18 |
| 11 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +1.362s | 24 |
| 12 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +1.892s | 23 |
| 13 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +1.940s | 21 |
| 14 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +2.267s | 24 |
| 15 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +2.333s | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +2.379s | 21 |
| 17 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +2.642s | 23 |
| 18 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +2.769s | 21 |
| 19 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +3.156s | 22 |
| 20 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +3.792s | 25 |
| 21 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +5.738s | 19 |
| 22 | 34 | Jak Crawford | Aston Martin | +6.129s | 22 |
Free Practice 2 Classification
2026 Belgian Grand Prix FP2, 17 July 2026
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:45.944 | 18 |
| 2 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.190s | 18 |
| 3 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.472s | 21 |
| 4 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.747s | 16 |
| 5 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +0.770s | 20 |
| 6 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.982s | 11 |
| 7 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1.203s | 20 |
| 8 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +1.285s | 20 |
| 9 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +1.350s | 20 |
| 10 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +1.490s | 16 |
| 11 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +1.524s | 18 |
| 12 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +1.848s | 16 |
| 13 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +2.008s | 17 |
| 14 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +2.014s | 19 |
| 15 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +2.075s | 19 |
| 16 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +2.312s | 19 |
| 17 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +2.389s | 16 |
| 18 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +3.011s | 15 |
| 19 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +3.255s | 19 |
| 20 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +3.652s | 20 |
| 21 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +5.187s | 17 |
| 22 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +5.474s | 19 |
Free Practice 3 Classification
2026 Belgian Grand Prix FP3, 18 July 2026
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:45.990 | 13 |
| 2 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.139s | 21 |
| 3 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.148s | 14 |
| 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.367s | 12 |
| 5 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.392s | 17 |
| 6 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.760s | 17 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.795s | 20 |
| 8 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +0.934s | 20 |
| 9 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +1.059s | 18 |
| 10 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +1.106s | 19 |
| 11 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +1.186s | 23 |
| 12 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +1.700s | 23 |
| 13 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1.914s | 20 |
| 14 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +1.930s | 23 |
| 15 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1.959s | 21 |
| 16 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +2.000s | 19 |
| 17 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +2.654s | 22 |
| 18 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +2.702s | 20 |
| 19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +2.740s | 22 |
| 20 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +3.000s | 21 |
| 21 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +4.165s | 17 |
| 22 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +4.641s | 15 |
Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth pole position of the 2026 season with a stunning final lap of 1:44.361 to secure top spot for the Belgian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver delivered when it mattered most, finishing three tenths clear of Max Verstappen, while Lando Norris completed the top three after initially leading the way in Q3. George Russell qualified fourth ahead of Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, with the top six covered by just over half a second.
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Grid penalties would significantly reshape Sunday’s starting order. Norris dropped 10 places for exceeding his power unit allocation, while Isack Hadjar fell to the back of the grid after a 20-place penalty despite qualifying 10th. Liam Lawson narrowly missed out on Q3 by just 0.038s, Nico Hülkenberg’s qualifying ended early following a hydraulic issue, and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll would also take substantial grid penalties.
Qualifying Classification
2026 Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying, 18 July 2026
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:46.304 | 1:45.142 | 1:44.361 | 15 |
| 2 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:45.930 | 1:45.589 | 1:44.678 | 12 |
| 3 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:45.865 | 1:45.454 | 1:44.801 | 11 |
| 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:46.185 | 1:45.689 | 1:44.869 | 18 |
| 5 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:46.278 | 1:45.397 | 1:44.893 | 18 |
| 6 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:46.124 | 1:45.543 | 1:44.895 | 15 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:46.433 | 1:45.671 | 1:45.016 | 17 |
| 8 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:46.191 | 1:45.629 | 1:45.143 | 18 |
| 9 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:46.609 | 1:46.082 | 1:45.628 | 18 |
| 10 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:46.062 | 1:45.823 | DNF | 13 |
| 11 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:46.501 | 1:46.120 | 12 | |
| 12 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:46.679 | 1:46.331 | 12 | |
| 13 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:46.795 | 1:46.392 | 12 | |
| 14 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 1:46.893 | 1:46.671 | 12 | |
| 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:47.080 | 1:46.777 | 12 | |
| 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:47.113 | 1:46.779 | 12 | |
| 17 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:47.120 | 6 | ||
| 18 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:47.801 | 6 | ||
| 19 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:47.823 | 8 | ||
| 20 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 1:47.971 | 8 | ||
| 21 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:50.002 | 6 | ||
| 22 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:50.177 | 8 |
What happened in the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli strengthened his grip on the 2026 F1 World Championship with a hard-fought victory in an action-packed race, overcoming early pressure from Max Verstappen before fending off a determined late challenge from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The Mercedes driver converted pole position into his sixth victory of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, while team-mate George Russell’s race ended almost before it had begun after a first-lap collision dramatically altered the championship picture.
Antonelli crossed the finish line 1.952 seconds clear of Leclerc after controlling much of the 44-lap Grand Prix, with Verstappen completing the podium in third to claim his third top-three finish of the year. Although the Italian briefly lost the lead during the opening lap, he quickly regained control of the race and never relinquished it again, surviving both a Safety Car restart and sustained late pressure from Ferrari to end a run without victory stretching back to the Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen made a sensational launch from the front row and immediately seized the initiative through the iconic Eau Rouge and Raidillon sequence, sweeping past Antonelli on the opening lap in one of the race’s defining moments. However, Red Bull’s advantage proved short-lived. Antonelli wasted little time fighting back, reclaiming the lead before Verstappen could establish any meaningful gap at the front of the field.
Behind the leaders, the race was thrown into early drama as Mercedes suffered a significant setback in both the Constructors’ Championship and the Drivers’ title fight.
Russell lost ground to both Ferraris during the opening exchanges before making contact with Lewis Hamilton. The collision pitched the Mercedes into the gravel, ending Russell’s race almost immediately and triggering an early retirement with potentially major consequences for his championship aspirations.
Hamilton’s afternoon remained under scrutiny after the incident. The Ferrari driver received a five-second time penalty for causing the collision and later faced an additional post-race investigation following an alleged unsafe release during his pit stop, complicating what otherwise proved to be another competitive outing for the Scuderia.
At the front, Antonelli managed every challenge thrown his way. Following the Safety Car period, the Italian controlled the restart perfectly before gradually rebuilding his advantage, although Leclerc ensured victory was never entirely comfortable. Ferrari’s race winner from two of the previous three Grands Prix steadily reduced the deficit during the closing stages, but Antonelli responded whenever required to preserve his lead and secure another crucial triumph.
Leclerc ultimately settled for second after falling just short of consecutive victories, while Verstappen completed the podium after a largely lonely race once the early battle for the lead had subsided. Hamilton recovered well despite his time penalty to finish fourth, limiting the damage after his eventful afternoon, with Oscar Piastri bringing home valuable points for McLaren in fifth.
One of the standout performances came from Isack Hadjar. After starting from the back of the grid following his 20-place penalty, the Red Bull driver produced an outstanding recovery drive to finish sixth, overtaking throughout the race to secure one of the strongest results of his Formula 1 career.
Norris also enjoyed an impressive recovery after beginning only 13th because of his own grid penalty. The McLaren driver climbed through the field to seventh, salvaging valuable championship points after a difficult qualifying result had left him with significant work to do on race day.
Audi continued its encouraging weekend with Gabriel Bortoleto taking eighth place, while Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad once again impressed by adding another points finish in ninth. Franco Colapinto completed the top 10 after a composed drive that ensured Alpine ended the afternoon with a valuable championship point.
Just outside the points, an intense battle developed over the final top-10 position during the closing laps. Pierre Gasly, Liam Lawson and Nico Hülkenberg fought throughout the final stint but ultimately finished narrowly outside the scoring positions, while Haas driver Ollie Bearman crossed the line a little further behind in 14th.
Williams endured another difficult afternoon, with Alex Albon finishing 15th ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz in 16th. Esteban Ocon followed in 17th, while Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso completed the list of classified finishers.
Several drivers failed to reach the chequered flag. Russell’s first-lap retirement proved the most significant from a championship perspective, while Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll were both forced out with mechanical issues, leaving Bottas and Alonso as the only finishers for Cadillac and Aston Martin, respectively.
Ultimately, however, the day belonged to Antonelli. The Mercedes driver responded emphatically after recent setbacks by converting pole position into victory, extending his championship advantage with a composed and mature display around one of Formula 1’s greatest circuits. With the final race before the summer break now looming in Hungary, Antonelli headed to Budapest carrying renewed momentum and an increasingly commanding position in the battle for the 2026 world title.
2026 Belgian Grand Prix race results
The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix was held on Sunday, 18th July at 3:00 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Laps | Time / Retired | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 44 | 01:24:42 | 25 |
| 2 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 44 | +1.952s | 18 |
| 3 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 44 | +11.586s | 15 |
| 4 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 44 | +17.245s | 12 |
| 5 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 44 | +18.988s | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 44 | +23.307s | 8 |
| 7 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 44 | +24.014s | 6 |
| 8 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 44 | +49.140s | 4 |
| 9 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 44 | +50.406s | 2 |
| 10 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 44 | +76.037s | 1 |
| 11 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 44 | +76.991s | 0 |
| 12 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 44 | +77.523s | 0 |
| 13 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 44 | +78.348s | 0 |
| 14 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 44 | +94.465s | 0 |
| 15 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 44 | +104.684s | 0 |
| 16 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 44 | +105.856s | 0 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 44 | +110.925s | 0 |
| 18 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 43 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 19 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 42 | +2 laps | 0 |
| NC | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 25 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 13 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 0 | DNF | 0 |
2026 Belgian Grand Prix Fastest Laps
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Lap | Time of Day | Time | Avg. Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 44 | 16:28:58 | 1:48.890 | 231.558 |
| 2 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 41 | 16:23:05 | 1:49.098 | 231.116 |
| 3 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 44 | 16:28:57 | 1:49.298 | 230.694 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 23 | 15:50:07 | 1:49.333 | 230.620 |
| 5 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 33 | 16:08:40 | 1:49.454 | 230.365 |
| 6 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 23 | 15:50:14 | 1:49.562 | 230.138 |
| 7 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 23 | 15:50:13 | 1:49.618 | 230.020 |
| 8 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 22 | 15:48:41 | 1:50.334 | 228.527 |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 41 | 16:24:18 | 1:50.503 | 228.178 |
| 10 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 23 | 15:50:35 | 1:50.536 | 228.110 |
| 11 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 44 | 16:29:52 | 1:51.075 | 227.003 |
| 12 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 39 | 16:20:34 | 1:51.101 | 226.950 |
| 13 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 22 | 15:49:06 | 1:51.109 | 226.933 |
| 14 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 42 | 16:26:07 | 1:51.162 | 226.825 |
| 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 24 | 15:52:58 | 1:51.363 | 226.416 |
| 16 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 21 | 15:47:10 | 1:51.894 | 225.341 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 44 | 16:30:25 | 1:51.900 | 225.329 |
| 18 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 36 | 16:14:30 | 1:52.011 | 225.106 |
| 19 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 35 | 16:13:23 | 1:52.948 | 223.239 |
| 20 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 10 | 15:25:42 | 1:53.520 | 222.114 |
| 21 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 21 | 15:47:58 | 1:53.980 | 221.217 |
2026 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings
Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.
2026 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings
| POS | Driver | Nationality | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes | 204 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Ferrari | 159 |
| 3 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes | 154 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari | 126 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren | 103 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren | 92 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing | 91 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Red Bull Racing | 60 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Alpine | 42 |
| 10 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | GBR | Racing Bulls | 22 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | Alpine | 19 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | Haas F1 Team | 18 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Audi | 10 |
| 15 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Williams | 6 |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | THA | Williams | 5 |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Haas F1 Team | 3 |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Audi | 0 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | FIN | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Sergio Perez | MEX | Cadillac | 0 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin | 0 |
2026 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
| POS | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 358 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 285 |
| 3 | McLaren | 195 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 151 |
| 5 | Alpine | 61 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 61 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 21 |
| 8 | Williams | 11 |
| 9 | Audi | 10 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
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