Oscar Piastri Takes Sprint Pole, Verstappen Second at Belgian GP

Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the sprint race at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix with a new lap record, setting him up as the favorite to win and extend his championship lead. Max Verstappen qualified second, while Piastri's McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris started third. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth, but Lewis Hamilton had a difficult session, spinning out in the first qualifying segment and starting 18th, making it unlikely for him to score points. Other notable drivers such as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli also struggled in qualifying, with Antonelli ending the session at the back of the grid after a spin. The sprint race started Saturday morning, followed by the main qualifying session later that day, with the grand prix scheduled for Sunday. Piastri's dominant performance highlights his strong form midway through the season, while Ferrari and other teams face challenges at Spa-Francorchamps.