Belgian F1 GP, 28 August 2022

 

1. M. Verstappen       2. S. Perez       3. C. Sainz

Max Verstappen unstoppable as he wins Belgian GP from 14th Spa-Francorchamps          [28 August 2022] Max Verstappen claimed an astonishing and dominant victory despite starting from 14th on the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix to move even closer to successfully defending the F1 championship. Verstappen had qualified quickest but started down the order after an engine penalty. Nevertheless, he looked ominously quick from the first lap. Verstappen was in the lead by lap 12 of 44, vindicating Red Bull's decision to give him a fresh engine at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The Dutchman controlled the race once he had the lead and, with title rival Charles Leclerc finishing sixth, now leads by a huge 93 points lead over teammate Sergio Perez and 98 to Leclerc with eight races left.