Lando Norris (McLaren) takes pole position at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying (Spa-Francorchamps, 18 July 2026)
Miss
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Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Qualifying at Spa on 18 July 2026. Open predictions have Norris finishing on the race podium, confirming McLaren's strong competitiveness on this circuit. Spa favours high-power-unit teams; McLaren has established a competitive engine since 2025. With Norris as podium contender and Mercedes (Antonelli as race winner) also strong, qualifying is a three-way battle between McLaren/Mercedes/Ferrari. Bookmaker odds imply ~25–30% for Norris on pole. Antonelli (race winner predicted) is a credible pole alternative; Leclerc (Ferrari) also realistic. No specific Polymarket market found.
Data basis for this prediction
- Offene Plattform-Vorhersage: Norris Podium Belgien GP 2026 (19. Juli 2026)
- Offene Plattform-Vorhersage: Antonelli gewinnt GP Belgien 2026
- Formula1.com: GP Belgien 2026 Qualifying, Spa-Francorchamps, 18. Juli 2026
- Buchmacherquoten aggregiert: ~25–30 % für Norris Pole (Stand 17.07.2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Lando Norris erzielte NICHT die Pole Position. Antonelli (Mercedes) holte P1; Norris qualifizierte sich nur für P3, erhält zudem eine 10-Platz-Strafversetzung. Quelle: formula1.com, GPFans.
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