Oscar Piastri took Sprint pole position ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, beating Max Verstappen by nearly half a second as McLaren team mate Lando Norris could only salvage third. With teams only able to use one set of soft Pirelli tyres in the final part of Qualifying, all 10 drivers waited until the final moments to head …
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Oscar Piastri sets the pace from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren team mate Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri claimed top spot in Free Practice 1 for the Belgian Grand Prix as he finished four tenths clear of Max Verstappen, with McLaren team mate Lando Norris a further tenth back in third. Fresh from his maiden Formula 1 podium at the previous round, Nico Hulkenberg led a gaggle of cars out of the pit lane as soon …
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has conceded that Max Verstappen teaming up with Mercedes is a prospect that is “pretty comfortable” to comprehend. The American has been outspoken about Max Verstappen’s situation at Red Bull, but would rather he stay put with the Milton Keynes-based squad. Highlighting how the Dutchman is “carrying” the six-time constructors’ champions, Brown pointed out that …
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