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Antonelli sets the pace in Spa practice as the Hamilton comparison lands
At Spa on 17 July 2026, the rookie set the fastest time in both running sessions and ended Friday eight tenths clear of the seven-time champion he replaced.
Ruari Blackwood · Monexus Sports desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·18 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
At Spa on 17 July 2026, the rookie set the fastest time in both running sessions and ended Friday eight tenths clear of the seven-time champion he replaced. CBS SPORTS HEADLINES · via Monexus Wire
*Desk note: this article leans on Formula 1's own session updates posted to the channel's verified Telegram feed between 15:07 and 15:43 UTC on 17 July 2026. With no broadcast timing data or team quotes in the thread, Monexus has not extrapolated to qualifying predictions or read beyond what the running order reports. The Hamilton comparison is reported as a Friday fact, not a season verdict.
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