After the Belgian GP qualifying, let’s discover the starting grid and any penalties to be served. Rain characterized the entire session, with great uncertainty about the conditions on the track.
In Q1, nothing noteworthy to report. Both Haas cars are out, while there was an impeding by Zhou on Verstappen that will be investigated at the end of qualifying.
In Q2, the track was divided between wet and dry sectors. The rain returned persistently. Max Verstappen dominated the second session as well. An alien this weekend. The three-time world champion was two-tenths faster than Piastri in P2. The Ferraris performed modestly, at least making it into the top 5.
Finally, we reach Q3. The Dutchman confirmed he was in great shape. He is followed by his teammate: perhaps due to the concern of losing his seat, but Sergio Pérez had a good qualifying, initially taking pole.
The surprise, however, comes at the end: Charles Leclerc placed six-tenths behind Max Verstappen, therefore ahead of Sergio Pérez. For the Monegasque, it is the 25th pole of his career. His teammate, Carlos Sainz, performed poorly and will start seventh. The Spaniard made some mistakes and couldn’t deliver.
UPDATE: the impeding by Zhou on Verstappen in Q3 will be investigated at the end of the session.
Let’s discover the starting grid for the Belgian GP and any penalties.
Starting Grid – Belgian GP 2024 – F1
Charles Leclerc – FERRARI
Sergio Pérez – RED BULL
Lewis Hamilton – MERCEDES
Lando Norris – MCLAREN
Oscar Piastri – MCLAREN
George Russell – MERCEDES
Carlos Sainz – FERRARI
Fernando Alonso – ASTON MARTIN
Esteban Ocon – ALPINE
Alexander Albon – WILLIAMS
Max Verstappen – RED BULL *
Pierre Gasly – ALPINE
Daniel Ricciardo – VCARB
Valtteri Bottas – SAUBER STAKE
Lance Stroll – ASTON MARTIN
Nico Hulkenberg – HAAS
Kevin Magnussen – HAAS
Yuki Tsunoda – VCARB**
Logan Sargeant – WILLIAMS
Guanyu Zhou – SAUBER STAKE***
*Verstappen has a 10-position penalty, will start P11
** Tsunoda will start from the back of the grid: he will mount a new power unit, like Verstappen.
*** Zhou was penalized after the impeding on Verstappen in Q1. He will serve a 3-position grid penalty in the next race.

Source: f1ingenerale







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