Live F1 | Verstappen hopes to extend good shape in qualifying at Spa

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With that, Red Bull seems to respond to the expected rain that would fall tomorrow. After qualifying, the teams are no longer allowed to change the adjustment of the car.

“I did my best to ride a sling line on the straight pieces and not to give away slipstream, but I didn’t have enough top speed,” says Oscar Piastri. “But it is a good result with nice points. I am quite satisfied, but a bit frustrated that I did not pass it. The weather for tomorrow looks bad, so you don’t want to take too much wing off. But I don’t want to experience such a race as today.”

“I had one chance and I had to grab it,” says Max Verstappen. “After that it was very hard to keep them behind me. The beef the whole race six, seven tenths. It felt like I had to ride fifteen qualifying rounds. I couldn’t afford a mistake. It is just a sprinthrace, but this one counts. I am happy with this. I had to keep faster cars behind me. It is not easy, but we don’t know it, but we don’t know it. In any case, do everything to grab it. “

Finish – Verstappen comes with seven tenth margin on Piastri about Start -Finish. The result:

FinishMax Verstappen books an incredibly handsome victory during the Sprintrace on Spa -Francorchamps. Oscar Piastri finishes second and Lando Norris is third.

1 more round – even now Piastri is too far to attack Verstappen on Kemmel. If Verstappen does not make a mistake, he will win this Sprintrace.

1 more round – the final round runs on Spa -Francorchamps. Verstappen comes with seven tenths margin on Piastri about Start-Finish. That was enough in all previous rounds.

2 more rounds – even now Piastri is again too far to use an attack. Verstappen will soon have to survive one round to take a very handsome sprint victory.

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.

StartThere 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).

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.”

Red Bull Seems to Be Anticipating the Expected Rain That Will Fall Tomorrow. After Qualifying, teams are no longer allowed to change the car’s settings.

“I did my best to drive a weaving line on the straights and not give away a slipstream, but I didnn’tion enough top speed,” Says Oscar Piastri about his start. “But it’s still a good result with nice points. I’M QUITE SAYFIED, But a bit frustrated that I could get. The weather for tomorrow looks bad, so you don’t want to take another race to experience.”

“I had one chance and I had to take it,” Says Max Verstappen. “After that, it was very hard to keep them. It was Six, seven tenths the whole race. It felt like I had to drive fifteen qualifying laps. I could be afford to make a mistake. It’s just a sprint rhap counts. I’m I’m IT keep countssssss’s Me.

Finish – Verstappen Crosses the Start -Finish Line Seven Tenths Ahead of Piastri. The Results:

FinishMax Verstappen Achieves an Incredible Impressive Victory Duration the Sprint Race at Spa -Francorchamps. Oscar Piastri Finishes Second and Lando Norris Finishes Third.

1 Lap To Go – Piastri is Still Too Far Behind to Attack Verstappen at Kemmel. If Verstappen Doessn’t Make A Mistake, hey Win This Sprint Race.

1 Lap To Go – The Last Lap is Underway at Spa -Francorchamps. Verstappen Crosses the Start-Finish Line Seven Tenths Ahead of Piastri. That was Enough in All Previous Laps.

2 Laps to Go – Piastri is Again Too Far Behind to Launch An Attack. Verstappen Only has to survive one more lap to take a very impression sprint victory.

3 Laps to go – Verstappen now has a slightly bigger 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 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 is Closing in On His Teammate But is Still Watching From A Distance.

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 range or piastri. Verstappen Still Can’t Afford to Make Any Mistakes.

8 Laps to Go – Verstappen is Still Holding His Ground. The Sprint Race is Already Halfway over. The Standings:

10 Laps to go – We have leg seeing the same picture for laps. Piastri can only close up to Verstappen at the End of Kemmel with Drs. He is Always Just Too Far Away 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 Closing up to Verstappen, but he can’t get.

12 Laps to Go – Piastri is just too far away 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 launch an Attack Towards Les Combes Now?

13 Laps to go – Piastri is hot on Verstappen’s heels but still can’t get. The Red Bull is Doing Well on the Straight, just without drs.

14 Laps to Go – Verstappen is Under A Lot of Pressure from Piastri. The Standings:

14 Laps to Go – Norris is surprised by Leclerc and Falls Back to Third Place.

Start – Verstappen Already Said on Viaplay that he was going to do it in this spot, and the Red Bull Driver is Doing It. Verstappen Leads, Ahead of Piastri and Norris.

StartThere is Verstappen’s Announced Attack 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 Cannot 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 Underway at Spa-Francorchamps! All Drivers Are On The Medium Tire, Except for Franco Colapinto (Soft).

Verstappen Puts on his helmet and gets into his car. We are Almost Going to (Sprint) Race at Spa-Francorchamps.

Bad News for Pierre Gasly. The Alpine of the Frenchman, Who Qualified Eighth, is experienced technical problems and is being removed from 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 Piaastri Imediately After the Start on Kemmel Straight, The Long Straight Towards Eau Rouge, IF HE Gets The Chance. “Because I don’t have much more to lose,” 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 was thinking about who was second.

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