P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc will start from pole for the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, after inheriting first from Max Verstappen, who topped the timings in a damp Saturday shootout. Verstappen took first with a 1:53.201s, some six-tenths ahead of Leclerc and his team-mate Perez. However, he will start Sunday’s race from P11, thanks to […]
Verstappen clinched the top spot with a time of 1:53.201s, finishing ahead of Leclerc and Perez, but will drop to P11 due to an engine penalty for Sunday’s race. The qualifying session started in wet conditions after a rain-soaked FP3 and a postponed F2 sprint race. Drivers scrambled for fast lap times as the track was declared wet and Intermediate tires were needed. Norris initially led the pack before Verstappen set the pace, with some drivers including Perez and Leclerc also impressing. Despite challenging conditions, Piastri managed to snatch the fastest lap time with used tires. Some drivers found themselves in the elimination zone, but ultimately, Verstappen dominated Q1 and Q2, securing pole position for the race.
