The summer break in Formula 1 is over. The qualifying laps of the Belgian GP, the first race to be held after the summer break, were quite active.
We have passed the summer break in the 2022 Formula 1 season and now the cars are once again taking their place on the tracks. The qualifying laps of the Belgian GP, the 14th race of the season, have been completed. The first person to start the race from pocket is the Ferrari driver. Carlos Sainz it happened.
qualifying rounds at the SPA start at 16:00 local time expected, but before Fagnes The session started later than expected, as the barriers were expected to be repaired after the accident at the bend. Porsche Super Cup Due to the accident in the race, the qualifying laps started 25 minutes late.
New engines brought plenty of fines
According to Formula 1 rules, pilots can use a certain number of engines each year. The result of requests such as using more engines and changing gearboxes is a queue penalty. at the Belgian GP Valtteri Bottas, Mick Schumacher, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon and Max Verstappen He faced several grid penalties.
Fastest name of qualifying rounds, only 1 lap Max Verstappen scored. Second place is Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. took. In third place was Sergio Perez. Leclerc finished 4th fastest alpine Ocon and Alonso from the team followed. 7th and 8th places were shared by Mercedes drivers Hamilton and Russell. Albon finished this session in 9th place, while Norris was 10th.
The grid formed after the application of the penalties is as follows:
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Sergio Perez
- Fernando Alonso
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Alexander Albon
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Pierre Gasly
- Lance Stroll
- Sebastian Vettel
- Nicholas Latifi
- Kevin Magnussen
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Valtteri Bottas
- Max Verstappen
- Charles Leclerc
- Esteban Ocon
- Lando Norris
- Guan Yu Zhou
- Mick Schumacher
Source :
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-fastest-in-qualifying-but-sainz-set-to-start-on-pole-after.18uRqCjdY4iTx2s1CtiQ1m.html