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F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2025

Lewis Hamilton apology for dismal display as Max Verstappen calls on Red Bull - RacingNews365 Review

Check out all the biggest stories from sprint and qualifying day at Spa-Francorchamps with the latest edition of the RacingNews365 Review!

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Lewis Hamilton has sincerely apologised to Ferrari following a qualifying performance for the Belgian Grand Prix he has described as "unacceptable".

After being knocked out in the first session of sprint qualifying at the Spa Francorchamps Circuit on Friday evening, for a moment it appeared as if the seven-time F1 champion had avoided a double shock with a Q1 exit for the grand prix.

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton offers Ferrari heartfelt apology: 'Unacceptable'

Max Verstappen calls for Red Bull review after 'weird' qualifying

Max Verstappen called for Red Bull to review his higher downforce setup, following a "weird" qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix. 

In anticipation of heavy rain for the grand prix, the Milton Keynes-based outfit increased the downforce level on Verstappen's RB21 after running a thin rear wing in the sprint sessions. 

READ MORE: Max Verstappen calls for Red Bull review after 'weird' qualifying

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2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa qualifying results

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, courtesy of his opening lap in the final part of qualifying

The Briton set a 1m 40.562 to go 0.085s quicker than Oscar Piastri, whilst several surprises were present behind, including, Alex Albon in fifth.

READ MORE: 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa qualifying results

2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa Sprint results

Max Verstappen scored Red Bull's first victory in the post-Christian Horner era with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint race.

From second on the grid, Verstappen used his low-downforce rear-wing setting to slipstream past Piastri on the opening lap, swooping around the outside of the pole-sitter at Les Combes.

READ MORE: 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa Sprint results

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Christian Horner branded 'aggressive, spiky' in shock Red Bull exit explanation

Christian Horner has been labelled as “aggressive” and “spiky” by a Sky F1 reporter following his exit from Red Bull.

Horner departed the Milton Keynes-based squad just days after the British Grand Prix, ending his 20-year reign as team principal.

READ MORE: Christian Horner branded 'aggressive, spiky' in shock Red Bull exit explanation

Kimi Antonelli emotional with no end in sight to European nightmare

An emotional Kimi Antonelli has declared himself bereft of confidence following his latest nightmare that appeared to leave him emotional following qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

After finishing the slowest in sprint qualifying on Friday evening, during which he spun off and into the gravel at Stavelot in his Mercedes, the 18-year-old's misery continued in grand prix qualifying when he could only finish 18th.

READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli emotional with no end in sight to European nightmare

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