LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen obliterates rivals in qualifying

Formula 1 is already preparing to go on its summer holiday but first, there is the small matter of the Belgian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has secured nine wins [including seven consecutively] from 11 races - finishing second in the other two.

His march towards a third world title seems unstoppable as F1 descends on the iconic Spa-Francorchamps for the third of six Sprint weekends.

Can anyone defeat Verstappen this weekend and stop him from taking an eighth-successive victory?

Rain in the weekend's only practice session saw Carlos Sainz on top but no representative running take place and setting up plenty of unknowns before qualifying.

Below you will find our dedicated live blog and live timing hub; the times refresh automatically during the session, so you are always up to date.

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during qualifying in Belgium. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs.