Can Max Verstappen mount a challenge to McLaren in the Spa-Francorchamps race? He doubts it, and rain may do nothing to help

Can Max Verstappen mount a challenge to McLaren in the Spa-Francorchamps race? He doubts it, and rain may do nothing to help

Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri showed impressive speed in sole practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday with Max Verstappen starting Red Bull's new era by denying champions McLaren the one-two.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says he "wouldn't be surprised" if Charles Leclerc was leading the Belgian GP .

Oscar Piastri laid down the first marker on a hectic weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, claiming pole position for the sprint race on Saturday morning. The Australian, who leads the world championship by eight points to McLaren teammate Lando Norris,

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, July 26 (Reuters) - McLaren's Lando Norris edged out championship-leading teammate and Formula One title rival Oscar Piastri to take pole position for what could be a wet and chaotic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri speak after securing a McLaren front-row for the Belgian Grand Prix on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Saturday, July 26, 2025.