Max Verstappen pips Oscar Piastri in sprint race
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Max Verstappen produced a defensive masterclass to win the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday, pipping Oscar Piastri after a lap-one move. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton both endured frustrating outings after Friday's qualifying left them way down the order.
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GPFans on MSNMax Verstappen makes INCREDIBLE start after McLaren horror show at Belgian Grand PrixF1 champion Max Verstappen claimed the lead of the sprint race of the Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap, with an incredible overtake on Oscar Piastri at Les Combes. The first lap-move was crucial for Verstappen's championship chances, entering the Belgian GP weekend 69 points behind Piastri in the standings.
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