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Verstappen wins farcical two-lap Belgian GP for half points

by Fergal Walsh
11 months ago
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Verstappen wins farcical two-lap Belgian GP for half points

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B leads behind the Mercedes FIA Safety Car. 29.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images

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Max Verstappen has been classified as the winner of Formula 1’s 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, which was delayed, before only two laps were run behind the safety car.

Half points were awarded, as less than 75% of the race was completed.

With no green flag action taking place, George Russell was classified in second place, taking Williams’ first podium finish since the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was third, securing the final spot on the podium. As only half-points were awarded, the seven-time world champion retains a slender margin over Verstappen in the title race.

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez crashed on his way to the grid prior to the start of the race, and was originally ruled out of the event – however the team managed to repair the Mexican’s car in time for a short restart under the safety car, certifying that he was classified, albeit outside the points.

The grand prix was originally delayed from its 15:00 local time starting slot, before a handful of formation laps were carried out behind the safety car.

The formation laps signalled the start of the three-hour window in which the race could be completed.

However, race control opted to red flag the session due to the weather, with several drivers in the field complaining about zero visibility.

The cars returned to the pit lane, and after almost three hours of waiting, the FIA exercised its rights to pause the race, citing “force majeure”, meaning it held the option of restarting for one hour later in the evening.

Eventually, the cars returned to the circuit and completed the necessary two laps behind the safety car, which allowed for half-points to be awarded.

The FIA once again deployed a red flag as the rain continued to pelt down and soak the track, with most drivers still having little to no visibility due to the spray.

Daniel Ricciardo classified fourth, taking his best result of the season ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Pierre Gasly.

As per their starting slots, Esteban Ocon was seventh, leading Charles Leclerc, Nicholas Latifi and Carlos Sainz who rounded out the top ten.

Position Driver Team Gap
1 Max Verstappen Red Bull
2 George Russell Williams 1.995
3 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 2.601
4 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren 4.496
5 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin 7.479
6 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri 10.177
7 Esteban Ocon Alpine 11.579
8 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 12.608
9 Nicholas Latifi Williams 15.485
10 Carlos Sainz Jr Ferrari 16.166
11 Fernando Alonso Alpine 20.590
12 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 22.414
13 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo 24.163
14 Lando Norris McLaren 27.110
15 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri 28.329
16 Mick Schumacher Haas 29.507
17 Nikita Mazepin Haas 31.994
18 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo 36.054
19 Sergio Perez Red Bull 38.205
20 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 44.108
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Comments 4

  1. caroline spencer says:
    11 months ago

    What’s the penalty for removing a face mask during an interview? Asking for a friend.

    Reply
    • Ryan Wood says:
      11 months ago

      Drivers are no longer required to wear face masks on the podium.

      Reply
      • caroline spencer says:
        11 months ago

        Not what I was referring to. Sir Long Covid took it off during an interview before the podium. Just found it to be rather amusing.

        Reply
  2. Max says:
    11 months ago

    The end of pit lane is far ahead from the start/finish line (and where the lights are positioned): at the end of the first lap it is in my opinion that Verstappen and all other cars that start behind the safety car but started after the start/finish line did not completed an entire lap as the other cars therefore the winner should be the first car that start the race behind the start/finish line.
    I missed Charlie W. , RIP

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