Belgian GP

2024 - 7 - 28

Rain, Grid Penalties, and a Surprise Pole: The Wild Belgian GP Qualifying Recap!

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What happens when a downpour shakes up qualifying? Join us as we dive into the twisty saga of the Belgian GP where Max Verstappen's speed meets the wet mayhem!

The 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season brought us to the picturesque Spa-Francorchamps, where the excitement hit a peak with the qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix. Unfortunately, the day started off badly as the final practice session (FP3) was washed out by a torrential downpour, leaving teams scrambling for wet-weather data and drivers nervously adapting to the slick conditions. As the track began to dry just in time for qualifying, only the bravest dared to face the slippery asphalt, bringing the race-day drama to life before the race even began.

In a twist that left fans on the edge of their seats, Max Verstappen showcased his usual dominance, clocking the fastest lap during qualifying. However, due to a grid penalty, the Verstappen fans were in for a letdown as he will start from 11th position! This misfortune opened the door for Charles Leclerc, who smoothly inherited pole position, much to the surprise of the fans and the grid alike. Sergio Perez rounded out the front row, showing us that launching from high positions is not just for the Grand Prix veterans. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton worked his magic to qualify fourth, but also faced the challenge of starting from a less-than-ideal spot on the grid.

While the wet qualifying session tested the nerves of all drivers, it also led to an exciting lineup for the race. Max's ability to set the fastest times on a drenched track speaks volumes about his skill and adaptation. Still, with a competitive pack around him, not starting from pole means he’ll need to dig deep on race day to recover lost ground. Pundits have labelled this race a 'damage limitation exercise' for the Dutch superstar, a sentiment echoed by Verstappen himself as he gears up for the race.

Qualifying may have been a rollercoaster, but it also sets the stage for an intriguing race. Not to forget, the unpredictable weather conditions at Spa-Francorchamps often mean anything can happen—in 2008, Lewis Hamilton clinched his first World Championship in a Mercedes-powered McLaren on the very same circuit! Make sure to tune in Sunday for what promises to be another thrilling race as these drivers battle it out on one of the most famous tracks in the world!

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F1 live: Belgian GP qualifying as it happened (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

The 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with final practice and qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps and you can follow ...

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FP3 washed out ahead of Qualifying at the Belgian GP - Auto Action (Auto Action)

FP3 at the Belgian Grand Prix was washed out after a flooding downpour hit the circuit, leaving the grid with limited wet-weather knowledge and many ...

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Max Verstappen to treat Belgian GP as 'damage limitation' - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Max Verstappen is approaching Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix as a damage limitation exercise as he prepares to start the race from 11th on the grid.

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F1 Belgian GP qualifying results: Leclerc inherits pole from Verstappen (Motorsport.com)

Max Verstappen qualified on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix, the 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, but will start 11th due to a grid penalty.

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F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen dominates qualifying but grid drop ... (autosport.com)

Verstappen was fastest in qualifying for Formula 1's Belgian GP, but will take a grid penalty to leave Leclerc on pole. Alex Kalinauckas Jul 27, 2024, ...

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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen fastest but Charles Leclerc takes shock ... (Sky Sports)

Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez will start on the front row due to Max Verstappens grid penalty; Lewis Hamilton qualifies fourth but will begin the Belgian ...

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Belgian GP: Difficult Wet Qualifying at Spa - Mercedes-AMG ... (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team)

It stopped raining just in time for F1 qualifying and Q1 was able to go ahead as planned. However, the track was still wet and the weather forecast still ...

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F1 Belgian GP starting grid after Max Verstappen penalised (The Race)

Max Verstappen was the fastest F1 driver in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix but he won't start from pole position. Here's the full starting grid for ...

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Formula One: Russell leads Mercedes one-two ahead of Hamilton in ... (The Guardian)

Max Verstappen could only finish fifth as Oscar Piastri came third behind Russell and Hamilton.

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Russell set to lose Belgian GP win after failing weight check (The Race)

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell is at risk of losing his Belgian Grand Prix win after his car was found to be underweight during post-race checks.

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F1 Belgian GP results: Russell pips Hamilton in Mercedes 1-2 (autosport.com)

Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix, the 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Mercedes claim stunning one-two finish in Belgian GP; Piastri third ... (Fox Sports)

Mercedes claim stunning one-two finish in Belgian GP; Piastri third after terrifying near-disaster.

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Belgian GP: George Russell just holds off Lewis Hamilton for win ... (Sky Sports)

George Russells bold one-stop strategy trumps Lewis Hamiltons as resurgent Mercedes surge to unlikely Spa-Francorchamps one-two; But Russells win now under ...

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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from the Formula 1 Rolex ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Live BlogF1 Unlocked. AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from the Belgian GP as one-stopping Russell beats team mate Hamilton. 4 hours ago. Share.

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell outfoxes rivals to win from Hamilton (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Russell beats Hamilton in strategy thriller at Spa-Francorchamps, with Piastri a close third · Belgium 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

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George Russell stripped of Belgian GP win after stewards ... (ESPN)

George Russell has been stripped of his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes car was found to be underweight after the chequered flag.

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George Russell disqualified from Belgian Grand Prix for ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

George Russell has been disqualified from the result of the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes was found to be underweight after the race, meaning that ...

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George Russell stripped of Belgian GP win after stewards ... (ESPN Australia)

George Russell was stripped of his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes car was found to be underweight after the chequered flag.

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Belgian GP winner Russell faces disqualification as car found ... (autosport.com)

Belgian Grand Prix winner George Russell faces disqualification as his Mercedes Formula 1 car was found to be underweight after having its fuel drained in ...

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F1 – Russell disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton inherits victory (FIA)

George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes W15 was below the 798kg minimum weight, handing victory to team-mate ...

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Belgian GP: George Russell disqualified, Lewis Hamilton gains win ... (Sky Sports)

George Russell had impressively used a one-stop strategy to narrowly beat two-stopping team-mate Lewis Hamilton to victory at Spa-Francorchamps before his ...

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Russell loses Belgian GP win over car weight issue, Hamilton new ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The decision is a devastating one for Russell, who thought he had won his second race of the season after he opted to stay out after one pit stop.

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George Russell disqualified from F1 Belgian GP, Hamilton handed ... (Aljazeera.com)

Mercedes' George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix, denying the Britain a third career victory.

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell long-game strategy snatches win from ... (autosport.com)

George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix that the seven-time champion had dominated, as Russell's surprise one-stop strategy ...

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Wolff: No excuses for "mistake" that got Russell disqualified from ... (autosport.com)

Toto Wolff says Mercedes has "no excuse" and "clearly made a mistake" that lost George Russell his Belgian GP victory in a technical rules breach.

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell outfoxes rivals to win from Hamilton (Motorsport.com)

George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, which the seven-time world champion had dominated, as Russell's surprise one-stop ...

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MOTORSPORT: Hamilton claims dramatic Belgian GP (Car Sales)

Piastri second as Russell disqualified from first place post-race.

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