F1 Belgian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen Wins Rain-Soaked Thriller, Extends Championship Lead

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Max Verstappen won a chaotic Belgian Grand Prix in torrential rain conditions, extending his championship lead to 45 points. The race was red-flagged three times after multiple crashes, with only 12 of the 20 cars finishing.

Verstappen started from pole position and controlled the race despite the treacherous conditions. "It was survival out there," Verstappen said. "The rain was so heavy at some points, I couldn't see five meters ahead."

Lando Norris finished second, his best result of the season, while Lewis Hamilton recovered from an early spin to finish third. Hamilton's teammate, George Russell, retired after a collision.

The race was stopped on lap 4 after a multi-car pileup at the start of the Kemmel Straight. It was red-flagged again on lap 16 when a stalled car caused a safety car situation.

Verstappen's victory is his seventh win of the season. He now has 265 points, with Norris second on 220 and Hamilton third on 198.

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Questions and Answers

Q: Who won the Belgian Grand Prix?
A: Max Verstappen.

Q: Why was the race red-flagged?
A: Torrential rain and crashes.

Q: How many cars finished?
A: 12 of 20.

Q: Who finished second?
A: Lando Norris.

Q: What is Verstappen's lead?
A: 45 points.

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