In a dramatic series of events at the Belgian Grand Prix, Lando Norris secured pole position, leading a McLaren lockout of the front row with Oscar Piastri in second. Max Verstappen, coming off a sprint race victory, faced challenges in qualifying, eventually placing third. The sprint race saw Verstappen triumph as he navigated pressure from the McLaren duo while Piastri made history with a dominant pole position. Both sprint and qualifying sessions were marked by controversies, with drivers expressing frustration over the racing format. As the weekend progresses, all eyes remain on whether Norris can convert his pole into a race win amidst predictions of rain and potential chaos.