Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship after the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, July 19)
Miss
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Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
After the British GP (Round 9, July 5), Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship with 179 points — 25 ahead of George Russell (154 pts). Even with Hamilton winning (per existing Cassandra forecast) and Russell P2 (+18 pts), Antonelli keeps the lead as long as he scores points. To lose it, he would need a DNF AND Russell a win — unlikely if Hamilton wins. Yahoo Sports: 'Antonelli's lead dwindles further at Silverstone' — shrinking but solid.
Data basis for this prediction
- Motorsport.com: F1-WM-Stand nach British GP – Antonelli 179 Pkt., Russell 154 Pkt. (motorsport.com, 6. Juli 2026)
- Yahoo Sports: '2026 F1 championship standings: Kimi Antonelli's lead dwindles further at Silverstone' (Juli 2026)
- Bestehende Cassandra-Prognose: Lewis Hamilton gewinnt Belgien-GP Spa-Francorchamps (19. Juli 2026)
- Formula1.com: 2026 Drivers' Standings – Antonelli 5 Siege, 5 Poles, 179 Pkt. (formula1.com/en/results/2026/drivers)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Nach dem GP Belgien führt Oscar Piastri (McLaren) die F1-WM an, nicht Antonelli (P16). Quelle: GPBlog.
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