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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen fighting in Hungary

Hamilton makes SENSATIONAL Belgian GP start after Red Bull battle

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen fighting in Hungary — Photo: © IMAGO

Hamilton makes SENSATIONAL Belgian GP start after Red Bull battle

It was a chaotic first lap around Spa

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Lewis Hamilton got an excellent start battling away with Sergio Perez during lap one of the Belgian GP.

The champion eventually clinched second place but this played into Charles Leclerc's hands who extended his lead.

READ MORE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix weather forecast - latest today from Stavelot

Piastri edged in front of his team-mate to claim P4 with Lando Norris having another difficult start, and slipping behind the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz in P7.

What about Max Verstappen?

He was already on the back of Norris heading into lap two, as he attempted to recover from his grid drop.

READ MORE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying Results: Ferrari snatch Belgian pole from DOMINANT Verstappen

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