MOSCOW, 27 Aug. Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen set the best time in qualifying for the 14th round of Formula 1 — the Belgian Grand Prix, but due to a fine from the championship leader, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will start from first place .
Verstappen, who leads the drivers' standings, and Charles Leclerc, who is second on the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix, will receive penalties of 20 positions. Also places on the grid will lose another five pilots.
Verstappen's result is 1 minute 43.665 seconds. Sainz is second (+0.632). The third was the Mexican driver of Red Bull Sergio Perez (+0.797).
The top ten according to the results of the qualification included: 4. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari, +0.888), 5. Esteban Ocon (France) , Alpin, +1.515), 6. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpin, +1.703), 7. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes, +1.838), 8. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes, +2.111), 9. Alexander Albon (Thailand, “Williams”, +2.172), 10. Lando Norris (Great Britain, “McLaren”, +2.513).
The Belgian Grand Prix will be held on 28 August. Start — 16:00 Moscow time.