Norris makes Verstappen prediction as Leclerc inherits Spa pole – RacingNews365 Review
Belgian GP qualifying results
It was a wet qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, which ended with Max Verstappen fastest but Charles Leclerc on pole for the race.
A full report is available here, your results are here and below is the full starting grid.
READ MORE: 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix starting grid
Norris wary of Verstappen
Given Verstappen’s penalty, title rival Lando Norris would have been hoping for better than fourth on the grid, with the Red Bull 11th.
Nevertheless, the McLaren driver is still wary of the challenge Verstappen presents.
READ MORE: Norris makes Verstappen prediction as Belgian battle looms
Red Bull’s test
As speculation around his future swirls, Sergio Perez delivered his best performance in a while to end up second on the grid, just 0.011s behind Leclerc.
However, RacingNews365 understands that a test involving Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson will take place next week, with the possibility of replacing Perez at the senior Red Bull team.
READ MORE: Red Bull to hold Ricciardo Lawson test as Perez back-up plan
Hamilton’s upbeat feeling
Third place on the grid was a good result for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes after it took some upgrades off the W15 after Friday practice.
He is in a prime position to attack on lap one given the slipstream up the hill and down the Kemmel Straight.
READ MORE: Hamilton finds ‘seal the deal’ hope after major Mercedes change
