P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris took pole position for F1’s Belgian GP with McLaren locking out the front row in dominant style at Spa-Francorchamps.
“Lando Norris secured pole position for Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix with McLaren taking the front row at Spa-Francorchamps. Despite not improving on his first run in Q3, Norris claimed pole ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. Charles Leclerc snatched third from Max Verstappen, who had won the Sprint race earlier in the day. Alex Albon impressed by finishing fifth for Williams, with Yuki Tsunoda in seventh, closely behind Verstappen’s time. Norris’s pole position could potentially give him a psychological advantage over Piastri in the upcoming race for the Drivers’ Championship lead. McLaren’s strong performance in qualifying sets the stage for an intense battle within the team on race day.”
