Defending champion Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: Defending champion Max Verstappen extended his lead atop the Formula 1 driver's championship by cruising to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix here as teammate Sergio Perez completed a 1-2 for Red Bull on Sunday.

Verstappen made light work of his grid penalties to win the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix starting from 15th position on the grid to win the race.

The Dutch driver is leading with 284 points with teammate Sergio Perez at 191. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari is third with 186 points while former champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes is sixth with 148 points, after failing to finish Sunday's race following an incident with Fernando Alonso at the start of the race. IANS

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