What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Belgium

Lando Norris seized pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren 1-2 with Oscar Piastri, despite Max Verstappen winning the earlier Sprint Race for Red Bull. Verstappen, who struggled with grip in qualifying, will start P4, just behind Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. Meanwhile, Alex Albon impressed with P5 for Williams, and Yuki Tsunoda secured a season-best P7 for Red Bull. Haas and Racing Bulls showed strong form with both cars making gains, while Mercedes' George Russell qualified P6 amidst ongoing balance issues. Aston Martin and Alpine faced significant struggles, with both Aston Martins starting from the back row. Rain is highly anticipated for Sunday's race, promising an unpredictable Grand Prix.