MAX VERSTAPPEN will start the Belgian Grand Prix on pole, with a Brit second on the grid – but it’s not world champ Lewis Hamilton. British star George Russell was all smiles after his performance in the Belgian Grand Prix qualifier. British star Russell is expected to be confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate for 2022 within days, replacing Valtteri Bottas. Mercedes driver and British star Lewis Hamilton reacted to his Belgian Grand Prix qualifying performance. British star and Williams driver George Russell is buzzing ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix Final. Lando Norris was taken for an X-ray after a terrifying 180mph crash during the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying. Verstappen was followed by British stars George Russell and Lewis Hamilton from Williams and Mercedes respectively. The grid is Verstappen, Russell, Hamilton, Ricciardo, Vettel, Gasly, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Norris.

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