Oscar Piastri secures dominant pole position for Belgian Grand Prix sprint race

McLaren’s Piastri saw off Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at Spa-Francorchamps to take top spot.

Oscar Piastri finished fastest in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Oscar Piastri secured a dominant pole position for Saturday’s sprint race in Belgium as Lewis Hamilton qualified only 18th.

McLaren’s Piastri, who holds an eight-point lead over championship rival Lando Norris at the midway stage of the season, saw off Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at Spa-Francorchamps to take top spot.