Max Verstappen faces competition at Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
As the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying event approaches at Spa-Francorchamps, focus is on Max Verstappen, who starts the race after securing pole position, finishing three-tenths clear of his nearest competitor. Kimi Antonelli follows closely, while George Russell is half a second behind. Strategically, teams will have limited opportunities for pit stops due to the track's length, making every decision critical for race day.
- •Max Verstappen secures pole position for Belgian Grand Prix
- •Kimi Antonelli qualifies three-tenths behind Verstappen
- •George Russell starts half a second slower than Antonelli
- •Limited pit stop opportunities may affect race strategy
- •Initial race time scheduled for Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps
"Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at Spa-Francorchamps.
"Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at Spa-Francorchamps.
"Ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, F1.com has picked out some of the event’s unforgettable moments.
Sources
External links- Formula1.com—What To Watch For in the Belgian Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at Spa-Francorchamps.
- Sky Sports—Belgian Grand Prix | Qualifying Highlights
Highlights from qualifying for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.
- Formula1.com—5 dramatic Belgian Grand Prix moments
Ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, F1.com has picked out some of the event’s unforgettable moments.
- Formula1.com—What are the tyre strategy options for the Belgian Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at Spa-Francorchamps.
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