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Belgian Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings at Spa-Francorchamps

Kimi Antonelli Dominates Belgian Grand Prix with Stellar Performance

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Kimi Antonelli returned to winning form at the Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps, clinching victory from pole position. This win extends his lead in the championship to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. Hamilton, who finished fourth, collided with team-mate George Russell on the opening lap, causing Russell to drop to third in the standings, now 50 points behind Antonelli.

Driver Ratings:

  • Kimi Antonelli - 9.5/10
    A near-perfect weekend, topping two out of three practice sessions and securing pole by over three-tenths. Despite a challenging virtual safety car, he passed Charles Leclerc to win.

  • Charles Leclerc - 8.5/10
    Maximized Ferrari's potential, coming closest to challenging Antonelli. Benefited from the virtual safety car but faced an untidy moment with Oscar Piastri.

  • Max Verstappen - 8/10
    Had a brilliant start and secured another podium for Red Bull, but couldn't match Antonelli's pace when it counted.

  • Lewis Hamilton - 6/10
    Demonstrated pace but faced too much drama, recovering from a crash and a penalty but ultimately finishing fourth.

  • Oscar Piastri - 6.5/10
    After sustaining damage from contact with Leclerc, he finished fifth but didn't quite match the performance of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris.

  • Isack Hadjar - 9/10
    Delivered an exceptional drive from 21st to 6th, employing an aggressive strategy and fending off Norris to secure a significant result for Red Bull.

  • Lando Norris - 7.5/10
    Showed potential in qualifying but was hindered by a grid penalty and a slow pit stop, finishing just behind Hadjar.

  • Gabriel Bortoleto - 8/10
    Achieved another strong performance, converting an 8th place start into a second consecutive points finish.

  • Arvid Lindblad - 7.5/10
    A solid qualifying effort led to a points finish, showcasing the Racing Bulls' competitive midfield pace.

  • Franco Colapinto - 8/10
    Secured the final point with a decisive move, outperforming his experienced team-mate in a three-way battle.

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