McLaren's Lando Norris starts on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix as he seeks to keep his winning run going and boost his Formula 1 title chances against teammate Oscar Piastri.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fourth in sprint qualifying, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in the first session and starts 18th. Follow the latest from the Formula 1 race at the Circ

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a "cat and mouse" Belgian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday in Red Bull's first race under the leadership of Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner's dismissal.

Martin Brundle has revealed the sneaky way F1 rivals have previously gained an advantage at the Belgian Grand Prix. F1 fans have become accustomed to the start/finish straight placed before La Source (Turn 1) since the layout changes in 1981,