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Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 18, 2026
· 3 min read
It took two of Kimi Antonelli's rivals working together to put the Formula 1 standings leader to the test. It still wasn't enough.The 19-year-old Italian beat a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday and boost his push to be...
Key takeaway The 19-year-old Italian beat a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday and boost his push to be the youngest-ever champion.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For racing fans in Piney Point Village , Kimi Antonelli's pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix is a thrilling development, and his chances of clinging to the lead on Sunday will be closely watched. As a community within the Houston area, Piney Point Village has a strong affinity for high-performance vehicles and competitive racing, making Antonelli's achievement a point of local interest. The fact that Antonelli's teammate George Russell will start third on the grid, despite struggling to match the 19-year-old Italian's pace, adds an extra layer of intrigue for local fans who follow the Formula 1 standings. With Russell having closed the gap to Antonelli to 25 points in the standings, the outcome of the Belgian Grand Prix will have significant implications for the championship title, and racing enthusiasts in Piney Point Village will be eager to see how the race unfolds.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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