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Piastri Beats Verstappen to Belgium F1 Sprint Pole

BELGIUM, JUL 25 – Piastri took pole with a 0.477-second lead over Verstappen after a sprint qualifying session marked by Hamilton's early spin and elimination, officials said.

  • On Saturday, Championship leader Oscar Piastri secured pole at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, outpacing Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
  • Friday practice saw Piastri top both sessions, while Lando Norris—fresh from back-to-back wins—could not match his pace.
  • During the second segment, Piastri set a 1:40.510 lap, over four tenths clear, after barely avoiding Q2 elimination at Raidillon.
  • Elsewhere, Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman qualified around sixth, flanking Williams' Carlos Sainz, while Hamilton will start 18th after spinning in Q1.
  • With pole, Piastri extends his championship lead to eight points after 12 of 24 rounds, and Saturday's sprint will set the grid for Sunday's Grand Prix.
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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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