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Max Verstappen’s invincible streak continued at the Belgian Grand Prix with another crushing win ahead of the summer break.
The double world champion started sixth but took the lead at Spa Francorchamps on lap 17 of 44 before taking the chequered flag 22.3 seconds clear of his forlorn Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in another dominant display.
Verstappen’s triumph was his eighth in a row - one shy of Sebastian Vettel’s record - and 10th from the 12 rounds so far despite a five-place grid penalty.
He leads Perez by a mammoth 125 points in the standings - the equivalent of five victories - heading into Formula One’s summer break. Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc took the final spot on the podium with Lewis Hamilton, who denied Verstappen a bonus point by setting the fastest lap, fourth.
Fernando Alonso finished fifth for Aston Martin, one placed ahead of George Russell with Lando Norris seventh.
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On the brink of history
Verstappen closes in on record as Red Bull dominate Belgian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen’s invincible streak continued at the Belgian Grand Prix with another crushing win.
The double world champion started sixth but took the lead at Spa Francorchamps on lap 17 of 44 before taking the chequered flag 22.3 seconds clear of his forlorn Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.
Verstappen’s triumph was his eighth in a row - one shy of Sebastian Vettel’s record - and 10th from the 12 rounds so far.
He leads Perez by a mammoth 125 points in the standings - the equivalent of five victories - heading into Formula One’s summer break.
AFP via Getty ImagesMAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE BELGIAN GRAND PRIX!
Lap 44: Imperious at the front, Perez comes a distant second with Leclerc third.
Hamilton, however, claims the fastest lap.
Last lap Hamilton
Lap 43: He’s going for the fastest lap as we approach the end here in Spa, with Leclerc out of reach
The key battles
Lap 40: Tsunoda and Ocon are in a midfield contest while Leclerc and Hamilton batle for the last spot on the podium
Albon’s tires have gone
Lap 36: Really impressive straight line speed from the Williams but Albon is way down in 17th
Good work from Ferrari
Lap 35: Not exactly known for their race management, Ferrari are doing a good job with keeping Leclerc in third
Sunshine at Spa
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
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