Dominant Kimi Antonelli storms to pole position at Belgian Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates after qualifying for pole position ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. Pic: AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert

Kimi Antonelli raced to an emphatic pole position for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix to leave his world championship rivals trailing in his wake.

The 19-year-old Mercedes driver headed into qualifying as the man to beat after topping two of the three practice sessions in Spa-Francorchamps and he delivered on his status with a brilliant lap.