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Max Verstappen holds off McLarens to win Belgian F1 GP sprint race in boost for Red Bull
BELGIUM, JUL 26 – Max Verstappen earned eight championship points with a defensive win over McLaren drivers, marking Red Bull's first victory since Christian Horner's departure.
- At Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday, Max Verstappen won the sprint race, marking Red Bull's first victory without Christian Horner.
- Verstappen set up his car with a very skinny rear wing, which negated DRS advantages and helped him control the race from the front.
- During the middle stages, Piastri came closest at Turn 5's main overtaking opportunity, with Verstappen reporting brake issues and Norris's challenge falling short.
- Following the sprint, Verstappen's win narrows the gap to the championship leaders, impacting the title race significantly.
- Tomorrow at 16:00, qualifying for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled, with rain potentially reshuffling the race order.
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