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Belgian GP Qualifying Review: To Tow or Not to Tow?

Jul 18, 2026 · 16m

Summary

Harry Benjamin and Sam Bird review the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, where Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for Mercedes ahead of Max Verstappen. Lando Norris qualified third but faces a ten-place grid penalty, promoting George Russell to third. The hosts analyze Antonelli’s dominant performance, Verstappen’s strategic use of a tow, and the upcoming race dynamics involving tire management and potential weather changes.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship ads for Cadillac and Whole Foods Kimi Antonelli takes pole position at Spa Max Verstappen's tow strategy with teammate Hadjar Lando Norris penalty and George Russell's struggles Ferrari's qualifying performance and banter Post-qualifying interviews with top three drivers Sponsorship ads for CVS, Whole Foods, and Mybo Midfield results and grid penalties recap Race predictions and championship implications Five Live Sports trailer and podcast promo
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