Max Verstappen’s Fiery Reaction to Red Flag in Belgian Grand Prix Is Drawing Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Belgian Grand Prix got off to a dramatic start Sunday, but not in the way fans were hoping. Right after the formation lap, the race was red-flagged due to what officials called unsafe conditions on the track.

Charles Leclerc secured his fifth podium of the 2025 season at the Belgian Grand Prix, clinching third ahead of Max Verstappen in a race full of tension. Ferrari had pinned their hopes on a rear suspension update,

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a "cat and mouse" Belgian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday in Red Bull's first race under the leadership of Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner's dismissal.