How did Verstappen lose the lead to Antonelli and Leclerc?

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Verstappen Lost Lead to Antonelli and Leclerc After Being Overtaken Through Eau Rouge

Max Verstappen lost the lead of the Belgian Grand Prix to Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc after being overtaken by Antonelli through Eau Rouge, which left him vulnerable to a subsequent counter-attack. Antonelli and Leclerc then successfully drafted past Verstappen into Les Combes to reclaim the lead.
Verstappen's Vulnerability After Power Pack Deployment

Following a period where Verstappen had deployed his power pack to overtake Antonelli through the demanding Eau Rouge section of the circuit, he found himself in a compromised position. This surge of power, while allowing him to gain a position, immediately exposed him to potential retaliation from the pursuing cars.
Antonelli and Leclerc Execute Draft Past Verstappen

The strategic advantage gained by Verstappen was short-lived. Both Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc capitalized on Verstappen's vulnerability by employing a drafting maneuver. This allowed them to accelerate past Verstappen as they approached the Les Combes corner, effectively taking back the positions he had recently gained.
Antonelli Secures Victory and Extends Championship Lead

Kimi Antonelli ultimately went on to win the Belgian Grand Prix, crossing the finish line 1.952 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. This victory marked Antonelli's sixth win of the season and extended his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship to 45 points, placing him on 204 points.

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