Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) wins the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, July 19, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Antonelli took pole on July 18 (1:44.361 min, 0.317s ahead of Verstappen). He has won 5 of 6 races this season and leads the Drivers' Championship by 25 points over Russell. Lando Norris starts 13th due to a 10-place engine penalty, limiting his podium upside. Bookmaker odds on Kalshi/aggregators imply ~52% win probability for Antonelli. Spa-Francorchamps carries rain risk that can produce surprises, keeping the probability below 60% despite dominant season form.
Data basis for this prediction
- Sky Sports F1 Qualifying Spa-Francorchamps, 18.07.2026: Antonelli Pole 1:44.361 min
- Kalshi F1 Belgian GP 2026: Antonelli Favorit (Pole + 5/6 Saisonsiege)
- F1 Fahrerstand 2026: Antonelli +25 Punkte vor Russell (Stand 19.07.2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Oscar Piastri (McLaren) gewann den GP Belgien 2026. Antonelli (Mercedes) beendete das Rennen auf P16 nach einer schwachen Vorstellung. Quelle: Formula1.com, Wikipedia.
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