Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) wins the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, 19 July 2026)
Miss
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Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 Drivers' Championship with 179 points (Russell +25, Hamilton +32). Implied bookmaker probability is ~42% for the favourite (+140 moneyline), well ahead of Russell (+335) and Hamilton (+488). Mercedes has the fastest overall package; however, Antonelli suffered a reliability failure at Silverstone. Ferrari drivers Hamilton (5 Spa wins, chasing Schumacher's record) and Leclerc are real contenders. Lando Norris (McLaren) starts from the back due to a 10-place grid penalty, limiting McLaren's ambitions. Wet-weather risk at the Ardennes circuit can neutralise starting-grid advantage.
Data basis for this prediction
- Buchmacherquoten: Antonelli +140 (~42 %), Russell +335, Hamilton +488, Leclerc +669 (Stand 17.07.2026, TheSpread.com / SportsbookReview)
- F1-WM-Stand: Antonelli 179 Pkt., Russell +25, Hamilton +32 – nach Silverstone (Formula1.com, 17.07.2026)
- Hamilton jagt Schumacher-Rekord (6 Spa-Siege); Norris 10-Platz-Strafversetzung (FreemalaysiaToday / PlanetF1, 16.07.2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Piastri (McLaren) gewann, Antonelli wurde nur Sechzehnter. Quelle: Formula1.com Lowdown-Artikel, GPBlog.
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