Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes, extending his Formula One championship lead over Lewis Hamilton.The race saw a dramatic turn when George Russell, Antonelli's closest rival, spun off into the gravel on the opening lap after a collision with Hamilton.Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished second, while Max Verstappen secured third place, marking Red Bull's 300th Formula One podium.

Hamilton, who finished fourth despite a five-second penalty for the collision with Russell, remains under investigation for an unsafe pitstop release that could further stretch Antonelli's lead.Antonelli's sixth win in 10 races this season left him 50 points ahead of Russell.

The race highlighted Mercedes' dominance with a clean sweep of pole positions, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Isack Hadjar also earned points.The outcome underscores the competitive dynamics in the championship, with Antonelli maintaining his position as the leader.