F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2026 (Spa-Francorchamps, Qualifying July 18, 2026): Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes-AMG Petronas) takes pole position
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Published on 15. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Mercedes leads the Constructors' Championship with 333 points — 78 ahead of Ferrari (255) and 154 ahead of McLaren (179). Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship by ~40 points over teammate George Russell. Spa-Francorchamps' long Kemmel Straight and fast sectors reward raw engine power, which suits Mercedes' 2026 active aero unit. Analysts at statsniper.com and bets.com.au see Antonelli as qualifying favorite; Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (strong on high-speed circuits) is his closest rival. Russell recently won the Austrian GP, also a relevant threat at Spa. No Polymarket market found for pole position. Estimate: Antonelli ~35%, Leclerc ~26%, Russell ~23%, field ~16%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Formula1.com Constructors Standings (14. Juli 2026): Mercedes 333 Pkt., Ferrari 255 Pkt., McLaren 179 Pkt.
- Formula1.com / ESPN Belgian GP Preview (14. Juli 2026): Antonelli führt Drivers WM mit ~40 Pkt. Vorsprung
- statsniper.com / bets.com.au: F1 Belgian GP 2026 Preview & Qualifying Predictions (13.–14. Juli 2026)
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Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes-AMG Petronas) holte die Pole Position beim Qualifying des Belgien-GP 2026 in Spa-Francorchamps mit 1:44.361 – bestätigt durch formula1.com und motorsportweek.com.
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