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.

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.

After a F1 2-week hiatus, the Belgian Grand Prix is on the horizon. Belgium, alongside Hungary, marks the run up to the summer break. Will McLaren continue to dominate Formula 1, or will Red Bull