# Antonelli Leads, But Mercedes Still Struggles | F1 News

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Published: 2026-07-17T18:37:43+00:00
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Kimi Antonelli surged to top practice in Belgium after a shaky start, but he’s staying grounded—knowing Mercedes still has work to do. The team’s initial setup lacked downforce, making the car “edgy” and hard to drive, but a second-session tweak gave Antonelli pole pace while teammate George Russell, still eighth and 1.2 seconds behind, battled lingering issues. Shovlin downplayed Russell’s struggles as temporary, predicting a stronger showing tomorrow. Antonelli praised the progress but emphasized team and personal growth ahead of qualifying. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db3ca33c740f90c4

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