P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Check out the full report from qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa as Charles Leclerc is on pole despite Max Verstappen being fastest in qualifying.
Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, despite Max Verstappen initially winning F1 qualifying. Verstappen was given a 10-place grid penalty and will start 11th due to an engine issue. Leclerc’s impressive final run on fresh intermediate tires lifted him from seventh to first place, sealing his 25th pole position in F1. Sergio Perez qualified second, just 0.011s behind Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton will start third and Lando Norris fourth on the grid. Verstappen’s quick lap in the wet conditions secured him the fastest time in qualifying, but his penalty means he will start further down the grid. Overall, it was an eventful and competitive qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps.
