# George Russell stays focused on chasing Kimi Antonelli for championship lead at Spa

George Russell has expressed his determination to continue his pursuit of championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The British driver aims to close the gap in the standings during the upcoming race. This battle highlights the competitive dynamics of the current racing season.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/17/george-russell-kimi-antonelli-formula-one-belgian-grand-prix) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:44 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cevmymn2kd8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:57:49 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/19/kimi-antonelli-f1-title-grip-belgian-grand-prix-george-russell-formula-one) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:02:43 GMT