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Antonelli sets the pace at Spa as F1 returns to the Ardennes

Kimi Antonelli's 1:46.911s on his first flying lap in Spa-Francorchamps practice signalled Mercedes' intent ahead of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, with the Ardennes crowd getting the show it came for.

Ruari Blackwood · Monexus Sports desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·18 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
Kimi Antonelli's 1:46.911s on his first flying lap in Spa-Francorchamps practice signalled Mercedes' intent ahead of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, with the Ardennes crowd getting the show it came for.
Kimi Antonelli's 1:46.911s on his first flying lap in Spa-Francorchamps practice signalled Mercedes' intent ahead of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, with the Ardennes crowd getting the show it came for. BBC News / Photography

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