What the teams said - Sprint Qualifying in Belgium

Oscar Piastri seized a dominant Sprint Pole Position at Spa-Francorchamps, leading a strong McLaren 1-3. The Australian overcame an SQ2 scare to post a sensational 1:40.510, nearly half a second ahead of Max Verstappen, who skillfully split the papaya cars for Red Bull. Lando Norris completed the top three, despite a messy final lap. Haas impressed with both Esteban Ocon (5th) and Oliver Bearman (7th) reaching SQ3 for the first time this season, showcasing significant upgrade progress. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured P4, while a challenging session saw Lewis Hamilton spin out in SQ1. Mercedes also struggled, with Kimi Antonelli spinning and George Russell reporting potential damage.