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F1 Sprint Results: Lewis Hamilton hits new Ferrari LOW as Max Verstappen schools McLaren at Belgian Grand Prix
Defending F1 champion Max Verstappen impressed with his strategic race at Spa, securing victory in the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday.
Verstappen’s decisive overtake of Oscar Piastri in Les Combes during the first lap, with a clever car setup and no need for DRS, showcased his exceptional skill and speed.
Throughout the 15-lap race, Piastri stayed close using DRS, but Verstappen’s mastery in utilizing his straight-line speed kept him in control.
Lando Norris initially fell behind after being overtaken by Charles Leclerc but later fought back, attempting to challenge his teammate and Verstappen without success.
Lewis Hamilton struggled to advance from his low grid position, ultimately finishing 15th behind Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.
Max Verstappen, the current F1 world champion, claimed his fourth drivers’ championship last year.
In 2025, a rule change eliminated the additional point for fastest lap, removing the incentive for drivers to pit at the end solely for this purpose.
