Belgian GP Qualifying Review: To Tow or Not to Tow?

Belgian GP Qualifying Review: To Tow or Not to Tow?

July 18, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode reviews the thrilling qualifying session of the Belgian GP, focusing on Kimi Antonelli's pole position and the implications of grid penalties for Lando Norris.

Can Kimi Antonelli convert pole position into his sixth win of the season? The Italian edged out Charles Leclerc in a thrilling qualifying session at Spa, with Lando Norris setting the third-fastest time, but a 10-place grid penalty will see him start from 13th. We hear from the top three and look ahead to the race.

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