McLaren Dominates Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying – Norris and Piastri Lock Out Front Row at Spa
Lando Norris will start Sunday’s Formula 1 2025 Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after delivering a stellar lap during a tense Qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps. The McLaren driver edged out teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.085s, securing his second pole of the season and the team’s first front-row lockout of 2025.
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Qualifying As It Happened
Q1: Drama Unfolds as Hamilton’s Lap Gets Deleted
Qualifying kicked off with immediate tension as a collision between Hulkenberg and Stroll caused a damaged front wing and drew post-session investigation for unsafe release. Norris set the pace early with a 1m 41.010s, while Hamilton’s best lap was deleted due to track limits, eliminating the Ferrari driver in P16.
Knocked out in Q1: Lewis Hamilton, Franco Colapinto, Kimi Antonelli, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll
Q2: Piastri Tops, Haas Duo Misses Out
Oscar Piastri laid down a blistering 1m 40.626s to top Q2, narrowly ahead of Norris. The Red Bull of Verstappen was third, three-tenths off. Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, who shined in the Sprint earlier, couldn’t replicate that form here, missing the cut alongside Gasly, Hulkenberg, and Sainz.
Knocked out in Q2: Esteban Ocon, Ollie Bearman, Pierre Gasly, Nico Hulkenberg, Carlos Sainz
Q3: Norris Converts Provisional Pole into Pole Position
As the top 10 fought for supremacy, Norris clocked a 1m 40.562s in his first Q3 run, which held strong through the final attempts. Piastri came closest but fell just short, while Leclerc improved late to jump Verstappen for third, pushing the reigning World Champion to fourth spot.
Standout Performances and Setbacks
- Alex Albon starred for Williams, securing an impressive P5.
- Yuki Tsunoda delivered his best-ever qualifying result for Red Bull in P7.
- Lewis Hamilton’s early exit marks another blow in a difficult weekend for Ferrari.
- Aston Martin continues to struggle with both drivers at the back of the grid.
Formula 1 2025 Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying Results (Spa-Francorchamps):
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:40.562
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:40.647
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:40.900
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:40.903
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – 1:41.201
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:41.260
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 1:41.284
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 1:41.310
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 1:41.328
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 1:42.387
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1:41.525
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 1:41.617
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 1:41.633
- Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 1:41.707
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 1:41.758
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:41.939
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 1:42.022
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:42.139
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:42.385
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:42.502
What’s Next?
The Formula 1 2025 Belgian Grand Prix will take place on Sunday at 15:00 local time, with McLaren holding the advantage at the front. With wet weather often playing a role at Spa, the race promises high stakes and potential surprises.
FAQ: Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying at Spa
Q: Who secured pole position in Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps? A: Lando Norris claimed pole position in Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying with a time of 1:40.562, securing his second pole of the 2025 season and leading McLaren’s first front-row lockout of the year.
Q: What was the margin between the McLaren drivers? A: Norris edged out teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.085 seconds in Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying, with Piastri recording a 1:40.647 to complete McLaren’s front-row lockout at Spa.
Q: Why was Lewis Hamilton eliminated early? A: Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 of Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying after his best lap time was deleted due to track limits violations, leaving the Ferrari driver to qualify 16th for Sunday’s race.
Q: Which drivers delivered surprise performances in Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying? A: Alex Albon impressed with 5th place for Williams, while Yuki Tsunoda achieved his best-ever qualifying result in 7th for Red Bull during Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps.
Q: How did the Haas drivers perform in Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying compared to Sprint Qualifying? A: Unlike their strong Sprint Qualifying showing, both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman were eliminated in Q2 of Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying, finishing 11th and 12th, respectively, after missing the final session.
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