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Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Belgian Grand Prix F1 Sprint Qualifying: Oscar Piastri grabs pole, Max Verstappen joins him on front row
Oscar Piastri (Image credit: Formula 1) Oscar Piastri is back to dominate once again. The McLaren driver, with five wins in his kitty already, seems to be in the mood to win his first Sprint of the season. He grabbed pole in the F1 Sprint Qualifying race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on Friday. Red Bull's Max Verstappen joined him on the front row by finishing second in the Sprint Qualifying race. Belgian F1 Sprint Qualifying results Oscar Piastri managed to keep Max Verstappen at bay in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying on Friday. This is Verstappen's home race, and his second position on the grid for Saturday's Sprint will work to his advantage. Piastri's teammate Lando Norris is not far behind and will be starting the Sprint race on Saturday from third position. Speaking after his pole win, Piastri said, as per 'It was a good lap. A little scare in SQ2 with the lap deletion, but the car's been mega all day and I feel like I've been able to put in a lot of good laps. Thanks to the team, the car's been great, and this is a track I love. It's my favourite one of the year and, I don't know, maybe that gave me a couple of extra tenths! It's always good fun around here—when the car's handling as well as it is today, it's a pleasure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo ' Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished fourth, while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing session, ending up in 18th place. Hamilton had won the first Sprint of the season in Shanghai—his only win this season—but he spun at the Bus Stop chicane during Belgian Sprint Qualifying and exited in SQ1. Haas had a good day with Esteban Ocon claiming fifth and Oliver Bearman securing seventh on the grid. Williams driver Carlos Sainz will be starting from sixth position. He will be followed by Alpine's Pierre Gasly, who finished eighth. Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar will start from ninth, while Kick Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto rounds out the top 10. Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli couldn't finish in the top 10. While Russell is now 13th on the grid, Antonelli did a 360-degree spin through the gravel at Stavelot. Belgian Grand Prix schedule The Belgian Grand Prix is hosting the third F1 Sprint of the season. It will take place at 12:00 pm local time (3:30 pm IST) on Saturday, July 26, and will be followed by a press conference. Also Read: Belgian F1 Grand Prix 2025: Date, times, full schedule, and how to watch live in the UK, US, and India There was only one free practice session in Belgium on Friday. The other two sessions were skipped to make room for the F1 Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint Final. The Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying race will be held on Saturday evening, while the final race is on Sunday. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain threat looms large over Belgian Grand Prix, here's the complete weather forecast
Belgian Grand Prix (Image credit: Formula 1) Dark clouds are once again looming over the Belgian Grand Prix, with rain likely to disrupt the third sprint weekend of the season. Known for its unpredictable and mixed conditions, Spa-Francorchamps is notorious for receiving rain on one part of the circuit while remaining dry on another. This weekend's weather is expected to pose a significant challenge for the drivers. Belgian Grand Prix weather update According to the schedule, Friday features the only practice session followed by Sprint Qualifying. Rain cells are forecast to add an unpredictable twist to the day's proceedings. A weather system is expected to pass over the track early Friday morning. While FP1 is likely to stay dry, Sprint Qualifying could see substantial rainfall. Temperatures are expected to hover around 22°C throughout the weekend. Saturday is set to host both the Sprint race and the Grand Prix Qualifying. Thankfully, the weather forecast for Saturday looks relatively clear, with only a small chance of showers. However, conditions could change dramatically on Sunday, just in time for the main race. Forecasts suggest that large rain cells will be moving across the north and east of the circuit, beginning to form through the morning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is crazy about it Undo This increases the likelihood of a wet race significantly, potentially creating tough conditions and major challenges for the drivers. In addition to the rain, strong winds from the northwest are expected to play a role in Sunday's race dynamics. Belgian Grand Prix trivia Fans will remember the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, which turned into a washout. That race was abandoned after just one lap behind the safety car, with half-points awarded for the first time since the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix. The Belgian Grand Prix was first held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in 1925. Since then, the iconic track has hosted 80 Formula 1 races. F1 legend Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most wins at Spa, with six victories to his name. Ferrari has enjoyed great success at this circuit, securing 18 wins in the Constructors' Championship — more than any other team. The circuit spans 7.004 km (4.352 miles) per lap, with the race consisting of 44 laps in total. Lewis Hamilton enters as the defending champion, having claimed victory at Spa in the 2024 season. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ed Sheeran Describes Working on F1 Movie Song as a 'Match Made in Heaven'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Ed Sheeran has unveiled an official song of the upcoming F1 movie called 'Drive' on Instagram and shared that working on a project related to Formula One was "a match made in heaven." Set to release on June 25 (June 27 for North America), F1 promises fans to instantly connect with the sport, given the strong emphasis on authenticity while filming. The story is about a veteran driver, Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, who returns to an underdog F1 team to mentor a young driver, portrayed by Damson Idris. Co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Joseph Kosinski, famous for his work on Top Gun: Maverick, F1 promises high-speed drama while keeping F1 realism in check. Ed Sheeran poses for a photo outside the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage prior to Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2024 in Miami,... Ed Sheeran poses for a photo outside the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage prior to Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2024 in Miami, Florida. MoreWhile critics have weighed in on the F1 movie, very little has been spoken about the official song and the artists who composed it. Now, Ed Sheeran has opened up about his song 'Drive,' sharing how he enjoys making songs for movies and how his past association with F1 just made everything better. He wrote: "I got asked to do a song for the F1 movie. I knew that I wanted to make a proper rock song for it, a proper driving song. something you'd wanna turn up to the fullest amount whilst driving. I wrote it in the studio with Blake Slatkin and John Mayer, then we got Pino Palladino and Dave Grohl to be the final jigsaw pieces of the song. Pure dream team for the genre of rock, and I really feel what we created fits the scene in the movie so well. [sic] "I LOVE making songs for movies, ever since I did I See Fire for The Hobbit. It really lets me as a movie fan, behind the curtain, help create the perfect song for a scene in a movie. Movies and art are the only hobbies outside of music I really have, and I love my time at the F1 whenever I get to go play there. So this was like a match made in heaven. I'm so honoured to work with such great musicians on it, and hope you guys love the end result. drive out now" [sic] Ed Sheeran performed at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix last year and revealed that he was a big F1 fan. However, most of his knowledge about the sport came from Netflix's Drive to Survive docuseries, which he described as the "best crash course" for F1. He said: "I watched all of Drive to Survive and I guess that's like the best crash course that you can do in it is just watch that and most people that I know that love it now are into it through that. "I'm just about to do the hot lap with George Russell which will be fun. I met Verstappen last time who was lovely. I'm meeting Leclerc later and yeah, it's good." Watch the official Drive music video:
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Max Verstappen's baby girl has incredible genes: 'If it was a racehorse, it'd be worth a fortune'
Max Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet welcomed a baby girl on Saturday and named her Lily. Red Bull principal Christian Horner has denied that the birth of Lily could impact Verstappen's performance on the track in any way. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Horner is, however, amazed at how incredible the genes of the baby girl will be, being born into a family where even the maternal and paternal grandfathers (Jos Verstappen and Nelson Piquet) were Formula 1 drivers. Red Bull principal on Max Verstappen becoming a father Christian Horner was among the first to congratulate Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet on the birth of their baby girl. He denied it could impact Verstappen's racing at all. While talking to the media, including Horner said, 'He's a pretty measured guy. He's got a stepdaughter as well. He's just very measured. He enjoys family life and for him it's business as usual.' Horner expressed confidence in Verstappen, saying he would be a very present father for sure. 'You've got to get involved with the nappies, in the middle of the night, all of that. It's the most wonderful thing, welcoming a new addition to any family,' he said. 'But I'm just thinking – the genes of that child are quite incredible. When you think of Verstappen and Piquet – if it was a racehorse, it'd be worth a fortune! But yeah, it's going to make life a little different for [Verstappen],' he added. Lily carries the legacy of Verstappen and Piquet families Formula 1 racing is a common factor in both Max and Kelly's legacy. Max is the son of Jos Verstappen, who competed in F1 from 1994 to 2003. He trained Max in his initial years. Kelly is a model and the daughter of Nelson Piquet, who competed in Formula 1 from 1978 to 1991. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He even won three Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen, who is being referred to as a girl dad now, has said he has spent time with Kelly's elder daughter Penelope as well. On becoming a father to Lily, he told ESPN, 'You never really know what to expect. Yeah, it's been very enjoyable, it's for sure very special.' Also Read: Lily was born ahead of the F1 Sprint Qualifying race at the Miami Grand Prix. Sharing a picture with her and Kelly, Verstappen wrote on Instagram, 'Welcome to the world, sweet Lily. Our hearts are fuller than ever - you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.'
Independent Singapore
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
Kimi Antonelli makes history as F1's youngest polesitter, beating Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in Sprint Qualifying
Photo: Mercedes' teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli shocked everyone by securing his first-ever pole position for the Miami GP Sprint. The 18-year-old stepped in for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes after the seven-time champion's move to Ferrari. This is only his sixth race weekend in Formula 1. In his debut on the unfamiliar Miami street track, Antonelli delivered an impressive lap in the final SQ3 phase of Sprint Qualifying. His time was just 0.045 seconds faster than world championship leader Oscar Piastri's, securing him pole position for Saturday's 5 pm Sprint. With this victory, the Italian is now the youngest driver ever to claim a pole position in any of F1's qualifying formats, breaking Sebastian Vettel's 2008 record by over two years. Antonelli, who was congratulated by many, said, 'I did not see that coming. I felt the lap was good, and I was happy with it.' 'There were still a few bits I could have done better, but I was super happy with how I put all the sectors together,' he added. Here is the updated list of the youngest F1 polesitters (Grand Prix and Sprint). Driver Age Race 1) Kimi Antonelli 18 years, 8 months, 7 days 2025 Miami GP Sprint 2) Sebastian Vettel 21 years, 2 months, 11 days 2008 Italian GP 3) Charles Leclerc 21 years, 5 months, 15 days 2019 Bahrain GP 4) Fernando Alonso 21 years, 7 months, 22 days 2003 Malaysian GP 5) Max Verstappen 21 years, 10 months, 5 days 2019 Hungarian GP In a social media post, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team stated, 'Hugs all round for F1's youngest-ever polesitter ❤️' Many praised the achievement, calling it a milestone moment. One simply wrote, 'The next world champion 🔥👏😍' Other race highlights Piastri outpaced his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, and Max Verstappen qualified fourth for Red Bull. George Russell, driving the second Mercedes, was disappointed with his fifth-place finish. He found himself 0.309 seconds behind Antonelli. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton weren't among the pole finishers, coming in sixth and seventh, respectively. Hamilton was at least closer to his teammate than in recent races, just 0.2 seconds behind. Alex Albon finished eighth, while Carlos Sainz was knocked out after running wide at Turn 11. Racing Bull's Isack Hadjar took ninth, with Fernando Alonso rounding out the top 10 for Aston Martin. Here is the list of Miami GP Sprint Qualifying: Top 10 1) Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes 2) Oscar Piastri, McLaren 3) Lando Norris, McLaren 4) Max Verstappen, Red Bull 5) George Russell, Mercedes 6) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari 7) Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari 8) Alex Albon, Williams 9) Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls 10) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
