Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) said they are optimistic about fighting for the podium at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, despite qualifying struggles. Leclerc starts fourth (after Norris's penalty), hurt by a yellow flag on his final run.
Hamilton starts fifth after a violent FP3 crash (spin at turn 13, significant right-side damage) that forced his mechanics into an emergency repair. Hamilton said he is "massively grateful to the team" and "optimistic for tomorrow", while Leclerc admitted it will be "difficult" but a podium is possible.
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- [Formula1.com — Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc share Belgian GP targets](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/optimistic-for-tomorrow-ferraris-hamilton-and-leclerc-share-belgian-grand-prix-targets.3HdqTf9LE2i5yUieNESnhQ)
- [AP News — Antonelli beats Red Bull team effort for Belgian GP pole](https://apnews.com/article/f1-belgian-qualifying-53ba944bd19a3bf74fed94862f2879e0)
