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Max Verstappen dominated qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix but an engine penalty will promote Charles Leclerc to pole position after a wet afternoon at Spa-Francorchamps. Verstappen was peerless…
Max Verstappen dominated qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, but due to an engine penalty, Charles Leclerc will start from pole position after a wet afternoon at Spa-Francorchamps. Verstappen was exceptional in the wet conditions and set a blistering lap time. However, a 10-place grid penalty will see him start from 11th position on race day. Leclerc, who inherited pole, expressed surprise at his performance and looks forward to the race. Sergio Perez will start second, aiming to repeat his successful launch from last year. Lewis Hamilton will line up fourth on the grid alongside Lando Norris, while Oscar Piastri moves up to fifth. Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso will share the fourth row, with Esteban Ocon and Alex Albon rounding out the top ten.
