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What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying at the 2025 Belgium Grand Prix

What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying at the 2025 Belgium Grand Prix

Kick Sauber Bortoleto inherited an effective P9 on the grid after Gasly failed to start, but he just could not chase down Hadjar ahead for the final point. Finishing ninth is still an encouraging result for the rookie, especially considering Hulkenberg wound up way down the order. The Brazilian continued his strong form in Qualifying, making the top 10 yet …

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Belgian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins sprint race

Belgian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins sprint race

Piastri had taken one of the most impressive pole positions of the year on Friday, by nearly 0.5secs, but in the end McLaren paid the price for running slightly more downforce than Verstappen. Piastri was always going to be vulnerable on the first lap – it is notoriously difficult for a pole winner to hold the lead on the first …

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Max Verstappen needed ’15 qualifying laps’ to defend Belgian Grand Prix Sprint victory against Oscar Piastri

Max Verstappen needed ’15 qualifying laps’ to defend Belgian Grand Prix Sprint victory against Oscar Piastri

Max Verstappen needed “15 qualifying laps” in order to defend against McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, as the Red Bull man secured his first Sprint win of the season in Belgium. After starting second to the Australian, Verstappen used his low-drag set up to perfection on the opening lap, pulling into the lead along the Kemmel Straight and into Les Combes. For …

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The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

After two weekends off, Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps for Round 13 on the calendar, the Belgian Grand Prix. With the Sprint making its return, the format for the event looks a little different to the traditional schedule. Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying take place on Friday, July 25, followed by the Sprint and Qualifying for the Grand Prix …

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5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

After a mini-break between races, the final part of the season before the summer shutdown features a double-header, starting with one of the sport’s most iconic venues. While the drivers will be looking forward to getting out on track at Spa-Francorchamps, there have been a few developments since the paddock was last together… All change at Red Bull The 2025 …

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