Max Verstappen finishes third in Belgian Grand Prix after unlucky drive
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Max Verstappen secured third place at the Belgian Grand Prix, his third podium of the season. Competing at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Verstappen expressed frustration over not capitalizing on a Virtual Safety Car while running P2. Starting alongside polesitter Kimi Antonelli, Verstappen led briefly before his strategy left him isolated from the leaders. Teammate Isack Hadjar drove from P21 to P6, contributing to a strong weekend for Red Bull. Verstappen aims for improved consistency in future races.
- •Verstappen achieved P3 after starting from the front row
- •Hadjar moved up from P21 to finish sixth
- •Virtual Safety Car impacted Verstappen's strategy
- •The race took place on July 19, 2026
- •Verstappen aims for more straightforward races ahead
"Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts after achieving his third podium finish of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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