Belgian Gp 2023

Belgian Grand Prix 2023: Max Verstappen Takes Thrilling Victory

Verstappen Dominates from Sixth on the Grid

The 2023 Belgian Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 2023, took place on July 30th and witnessed a remarkable performance by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Race Summary

Verstappen, who started the race in sixth position due to a grid penalty, put on a masterclass performance to secure his eighth victory of the season.

Despite starting behind rivals such as Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. and Mercedes' George Russell, Verstappen made swift progress through the field.

He overtook Russell on the opening lap and continued to close the gap to Sainz, eventually passing him on Lap 12.

Verstappen's pace was unmatched throughout the race, as he built a comfortable lead over his competitors.

In the end, Verstappen crossed the finish line 17.841 seconds ahead of Sainz, who claimed second place.

Russell finished in third position, with Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top five.