The qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix saw 19-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli securing pole position. [1] and [2] both report that Antonelli's rivals from Red Bull were able to put significant pressure on him during the race. However, neither outlet specifies which specific drivers or how they worked together. Despite this, it is clear that Antonelli managed to outperform his Red Bull teammates in qualifying.

[1] ksat.com (2026-08-01 11:30) and [2] ksl.com (2026-08-01 12:08) both provide similar information about Antonelli's victory, with minor variations in wording. Both outlets emphasize that Antonelli beat the efforts of his Red Bull team to secure pole position.