Piastri dominates to take Sprint pole at Spa

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a sensational performance to clinch Sprint pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, showcasing his burgeoning talent. The young Australian maestro outpaced reigning champion Max Verstappen by an impressive nearly half a second in a thrilling SQ3 shootout at Spa-Francorchamps, clocking a dominant 1m 40.510s. His McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, secured third place, completing a strong showing for the Woking squad. The session also saw some notable surprises, with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton enduring a shock early exit in SQ1 after a spin, highlighting the intense and unpredictable nature of Sprint Qualifying. Piastri's pole sets the stage for an exciting Sprint race.