Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
For the second year in a row, Max Verstappen was the quickest in qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, but it doesn't mean pole position for the Dutchman. Verstappen will start from P11, because of a ten-place grid penalty. As a result, Charles Leclerc will start from pole position at Spa-Francorchamps!
Max Verstappen faced no challenge in qualifying in Belgium. The Dutchman was almost six tenths quicker than Charles Leclerc, who finished second. After just making it through to Q3, Sergio Perez rounded of the Top 3.
Lewis Hamilton got the best out of his Mercedes and will finished fourth ahead of the two McLarens, in the order of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Hamilton's teammate, George Russell earned seventh place, as he was quicker than Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon.
Full Results Qualifying - Belgian Grand Prix
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