Max Verstappen deals devastating blow to title race with emphatic Belgian Grand Prix win
Max Verstappen set the fastest qualifying time. Seven drivers will start in the bottom six due to grid penalties. Ver stappens 14th, while Charles Leclerc starts 15th. Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Albon will line up in top six. Mercedes will be starting fourth and fifth. The race is the first since the summer break. The bookmakers' favourites are Sainsbury's and VerStappEN. He is second favourite with the bookies. It's the opening lap run down from the grid to the La Source hairpin, up through Eau Rouge and Raidillon and down the Kemmel Straight.
