{"id":6406,"date":"2026-07-19T09:07:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T09:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6406"},"modified":"2026-07-19T09:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T09:07:19","slug":"mercedes-driver-kimi-antonelli-starts-on-pole-for-belgian-grand-prix-aiming-to-extend-f1-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6406","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli starts on pole for Belgian Grand Prix, aiming to extend F1 lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) \u2014 Kimi Antonelli will need to defend his lead from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday as he aims to end his wait for a Formula 1 win and extend his standings lead.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=6404\">Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old Italian produced a stunning final lap in qualifying to beat Max Verstappen to pole on Saturday. 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