Leclerc vs Perez, and Verstappen’s charge from P11 – What To Watch For in the Belgian Grand Prix


From four different teams in the top four places to Max Verstappen fighting back through the field from a grid penalty; and from plenty of overtaking opportunities to a weather forecast you can never be certain of, here are five key aspects to monitor during Sunday’s race at Spa-Francorchamps…
1. Leclerc vs Perez off the front row
Given recent form and the way qualifying was panning out for a spell, to have a front row of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez was somewhat of a surprise. Leclerc will start from pole for the first time since Monaco, while Perez was last in the top two in China.
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