Leclerc on Pole for Belgian GP Amid Verstappen Penalty
Leclerc on Pole for Belgian GP Amid Verstappen Penalty
Leclerc on Pole for Belgian GP Amid Verstappen Penalty
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Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen, who dominated the wet qualifying session, received a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his allowed number of engine components. Despite setting the fastest lap, Verstappen will start from 11th, giving Leclerc a front-row start alongside Sergio Perez. Leclerc expressed surprise at his pole position, attributing it to the tricky weather conditions. Fans remain skeptical of Leclerc's chances, given his poor pole-to-win conversion rate and Verstappen's history of overtaking at Spa. The race will see Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri rounding out the top five starting positions. Ferrari aims to capitalize on this opportunity to regain second place in the Constructors' Championship from McLaren.

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