F1 Sprint Results: Lewis Hamilton hits new Ferrari LOW as Max Verstappen schools McLaren at Belgian Grand Prix Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen put in a fantastic defensive display at Spa to win Saturday's Belgian Grand Prix sprint race.

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Max Verstappen needed "15 qualifying laps" to win the F1 Belgian Grand prix sprint after passing polesitter Oscar Piastri at the start

Max Verstappen emphasised Red Bull’s “need for positive energy” after victory in the Belgian Grand Prix sprint, following a turbulent period for the squad in Formula 1. The F1 paddock was shaken by the shock departure of Christian Horner, the man who had led Red Bull since its entry into the series in 2005.

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has revealed that he misses his personal life due to his commitments in Formula One, addressing the topic of his potential retirement. The four-time world champion and his partner, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their first child together in May 2025.

SportsLine's model analyzes Red Bull's Max Verstappen, McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the 2025 F1 Belgian GP

Max Verstappen doubts Red Bull’s straight-line speed advantage will allow them to fight with McLaren in the F1 sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix. Verstappen will start Saturday’s sprint race at Spa-Francorchamps from second on the grid. The Dutchman’s deficit to Oscar Piastri was nearly five-tenths in sprint qualifying.

Martin Brundle is "certain" that Max Verstappen's mind is made up for F1 2026 amid rumours of a move from Red Bull to Mercedes.