P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 2025 Belgian Grand Prix Sprint Race starting grid with penalties applied
The sprint race returns to F1 on Saturday, July 26 at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, with surprises in the grid as neither of this season’s polesitters, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli, will start near the front.
Hamilton and Antonelli faced setbacks during qualifying, leading to starting positions of P18 and P20 respectively, a departure from their previous successes.
Friday’s qualifying session saw George Russell also out in SQ2, leaving McLaren’s Oscar Piastri on pole, alongside Max Verstappen, followed by Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc in the second row.
Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman’s Haas cars make the top 10 grid, adding excitement to the midfield line-up for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
The F1 race today is scheduled for 12pm local time (CEST), showcasing a competitive grid and setting the stage for an exciting event.
