3 more rounds – Verstappen now has a slightly larger hole and Piastri has to look back more at Norris. The Red Bull driver ticks another round.
Still 4 more rounds – Verstappen has to survive a few rounds to take another victory in a sprinting. The choice of Red Bull to fully focus on top speed seems to be excellent.
4 more rounds – Piaastri is now closer than ever, but still doesn’t pass it. Norris is in line with his teammate, but is still looking at the cat from the tree.
5 more rounds – Verstappen still has to survive five more rounds. Does Norris dare to use an attack on his teammate?
6 more rounds – the difference between Verstappen and Piaastri is now just as small as the difference between Norris and Piastri.
Another 7 rounds – we watch a wonderful sprinthrace on Spa. Number three Norris now has the Drs of Piastri.
Another 7 rounds – The good news for Verstappen is that Norris almost drives Piastri within Drs. Verstappen cannot still afford any mistake.
Another 8 rounds – Verstappen still holds. The Sprintrace is already halfway. The stand:
10 more rounds – we have been seeing the same image for rounds. With DRS, Piastri can only connect with Verstappen at the end of Kemmel. He is always there to make an attack.
Another 11 rounds – Red Bull focused on top speed at Spa this weekend and that now pays off. Piastri always connects with Verstappen, but does not pass by.
12 more rounds – Piaastri is just too far to start an attack. Behind it, Norris takes third place at the expense of Leclerc.
12 more rounds – Piastri is now very close behind Verstappen. Can he now attack Les Combes an attack?
Another 13 rounds – Piastri is on the heels, but is not yet passing. The Red Bull runs great on the straight, even without drs.
Still 14 rounds – Verstappen is full of pressure from Piastri. The stand:
Still 14 rounds – Norris is surprised by Leclerc and falls back to third place.
Start – Verstappen already said at Viaplay that he would do it at this place and the Red Bull driver just works. Verstappen leads, for Piastri and Norris.
Start –There is the announced attack by Verstappen on top of Kemmel Straight. Verstappen takes the lead.
Warm -up round – The cars roll up the grid. The Sprintrace at Spa-Francorchamps is about to start.
Warm -up round – Alpine has just reported that Gasly cannot participate, but now we still see that the Frenchman is putting his helmet on the pits and starts to ride. That is good news for Gasly, although a top ten classification seems to be out of reach of course.
Warm -up round – The warm -up round runs on Spa -Francorchamps! All drivers drive on the medium band, except Franco Colapinto (soft).
The chance of rain during the Sprintrace is unfortunately no greater than 0 percent.
Verstappen puts on his helmet and climbs in his car. We are almost racing (sprint) on Spa-Francorchamps.
Bad news for Pierre Gasly. The Alpine of the Frenchman, who qualified eighth, is struggling with technical problems and is taken from the grid. “It’s a water leak,” reports Alpine. “Pierre will therefore unfortunately not participate in the Sprintrace.”
Verstappen announces that on Kemmel Straight, the long straight stretch towards Eau Rouge, he will start an attack on Piastri immediately after the start if he gets the chance. “Because I have little to lose,” he says at Viaplay. “And I also want to have fun. But to be honest, I don’t know if we can get into that position. When I qualified here on pole with such a big lead, I was really not concerned with who was second. Then I knew that I would drive away.”
The starting setup for the Sprintrace on Spa-Francorchamps:
3 Laps to go – Verstappen now has a slightly larger gap and piastri has to look back more at norris. The Red Bull Driver Ticks Off Another Lap.
4 Laps to go – Verstappen Needs to Survive a Few More Laps to Take Another Victory in a Sprint Race. Red Bull’s Choice to Fully Focus on Top Speed Seems to Be Paying Off Excellently.
4 Laps to go – Piastri is now closer than ever, but still can’t get. Norris Joins His Teammate, but is still Biding His Time.
5 Laps to go – Verstappen Has Five More Laps to Survive. Will Norris Dare to Attack His Teammate?
6 Laps to Go – The Difference between Verstappen and Piastri is now as small as the differentence between Norris and Piastri.
7 Laps to go – We are watching a wonderful sprint race at spa. Number Three Norris Now Has Piastri’s Drs.
7 Laps to go – the good news for Verstappen is that norris is almost within drs or piastri. Verstappen Still Can’t Afford to Make Any Mistakes.
8 Laps to go – Verstappen is Still Holding on. The Sprint Race is Already over Halfway. The Standings:
10 Laps to go – We have leg seeing the same picture for laps. With Drs, Piastri can only connect with Verstappen at the End of Kemmel. He is always trying to launch an attack.
11 Laps to Go – Red Bull Has Fully Focused on Top Speed This Weekend at Spa And It Is Paying Off Now. Piastri Keeps Connecting with Verstappen, But Can’t Get Past.
12 Laps to go – Piastri is just a bit too far to launch an attack. Behind Them, Norris Takes Third Place at the Expense of Leclerc.
12 Laps to Go – Piastri is now very close behind Verstappen. Can he now launch an Attack Towards Les Combes?
13 Laps to go – Piastri is on Verstappen’s heels, but can’t get yet. The Red Bull Runs Well on the Straight, just without drs.
14 Laps to Go – Verstappen is under full printure from Piastri. The Standings:
14 Laps to Go – Norris is surprised by Leclerc and Falls Back to Third Place.
Start – Verstappen Already Said to Viaplay That would do it at this spot and the red bull driver just does it. Verstappen Leads, Ahead of Piastri and Norris.
Start –There is the announced attack by Verstappen on Top of Kemmel Straight. Verstappen Takes the Lead.
Warm -Up Lap – The Cars Are Rolling Onto the Grid. The Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps is about to start.
Warm -Up Lap – Alpine Just Reported that Gasly Can’t Participate, But Now We Still See the Frenchman Putting on His Helmet in the Pits And Preparing to Drive. That’s good news for Gasly, Although A Top Ten Classification Seems Out of Reach.
Warm-up Lap -The Warm-Up Lap is Running at Spa-Francorchamps! All Drivers Are On The Medium Tire, Except Franco Colapinto (Soft).
The Chance of Rain Duration the Sprint Race is Unfortunately No Greater Than 0 percent.
Verstappen Puts on his helmet and gets into his car. We are Almost (Sprint) Racing at Spa-Francorchamps.
Bad News for Pierre Gasly. The Alpine of the Frenchman, Who Qualified Eighth, is experienced technical problems and is being tasks off the grid. “It’s a water leak,” Alpine Reports. “Pierre Will Therefore Unfortunately Not Participate in The Sprint Race.”
Verstappen Announces that he will launch an Attack on Piastri on Kemmel Straight, The Long Straight Towards Eau Rouge, Imediately After the Start If He Gets The Chance. “Because I don’t have much to lose anyway,” he says at Viaplay. “And I also because to have a little fun. But to be honest, I don’t know if we can get into that position. When I qualified on pole here with a big lead, I really waxn’t concerned about who was second.
The Starting Grid for the Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps: