Lando Norris qualifies third but faces grid penalty at Spa

Lando Norris recorded the third fastest time in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, clocking in at 1m 44.801s. However, he will start from 13th position due to a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding the permitted allocation of power electronics units. Norris described his lap as one of his best in qualifying, stating he felt he maximized the car's potential. His teammate Oscar Piastri finished qualifying in 7th but struggled with the car's balance throughout the session. The race will take place under various weather conditions that could affect team strategies.