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Results

Formula 1 Belgian GP

F1 Belgian GP sprint race starting grid

Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in sprint qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Here's the provisional starting grid, pending final validation by the FIA

2

Max Verstappen
(Red Bull)

1

Oscar Piastri
(McLaren)

4

Charles Leclerc
(Ferrari)

3

Lando Norris
(McLaren)

6

Carlos Sainz
(Williams)

5

Esteban Ocon
(Haas)

8

Pierre Gasly
(Alpine)

7

Oliver Bearman
(Haas)

10

Gabriel Bortoleto
(Stake Sauber)

9

Isack Hadjar
(Racing Bulls)

12

Yuki Tsunoda
(Red Bull)

11

Liam Lawson
(Racing Bulls)

14

Fernando Alonso
(Aston Martin)

13

George Russell
(Mercedes)

16

Alexander Albon
(Williams)

15

Lance Stroll
(Aston Martin)

18

Lewis Hamilton
(Ferrari)

17

Nico Hülkenberg
(Stake Sauber)

20

Kimi Antonelli
(Mercedes)

19

Franco Colapinto
(Alpine)

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