Max Verstappen has conquered the sprint race at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix to start Red Bull's new era with a win. On the first lap of the 15-lap contest, Verstappen used his Red Bull's superior top speed to draft past polesitter Oscar Piastri at Les Combes, much like the championship leader had feared before the start.

Max Verstappen needed "15 qualifying laps" to win the F1 Belgian Grand prix sprint after passing polesitter Oscar Piastri at the start

Max Verstappen got the better of Oscar Piastri on the first lap to win the Spa-Francorchamps F1 Sprint race but that was one of only a few overtakes in a dull event