Lewis Hamilton at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

At the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton navigated his Ferrari to a fourth-place finish, concluding the 44-lap race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps with a time of +17.245 seconds behind race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Starting from grid position 5, Hamilton demonstrated consistent race pace, recording his fastest lap on lap 33 with a time of 1:49.454, ranking fifth overall for the session. This performance contributed 12 points to his championship tally, moving him up to second in the standings. His teammate, Charles Leclerc, also delivered a strong result for the Italian constructor, finishing P2 and adding 18 points, underscoring Ferrari's competitive showing at this demanding circuit. For a broader overview of the sport's structure, consult the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) regulations.

The race saw Hamilton maintain a solid position within the lead pack, avoiding the early retirements that affected drivers like George Russell, who started P3 at this event, or [Lance Stroll at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix](/results/2023-monaco-lance-stroll) in a prior season. While Hamilton's P4 was a strong points haul, it placed him behind Max Verstappen, who finished P3, and his teammate Leclerc. The strategic execution from the Ferrari pit wall enabled both drivers to maximize their potential on the challenging Spa layout, a track known for its elevation changes and high-speed sections, as detailed on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One). This result contrasts with the varied fortunes seen by other competitors, such as [Fernando Alonso at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix](/results/2023-monaco-fernando-alonso) or [Alexander Albon at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix](/results/2023-monaco-alex-albon) in their respective outings. For comprehensive data on the 2026 season, including this race, refer to the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) archives.