Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Hamilton to Start Belgian Grand Prix from Pit Lane
Lewis Hamilton, a top Formula 1 driver, will have to start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane, meaning his car will start the race from the area where teams work on the car, due to changes made to his car.
He had a tough time in qualifying, where he didn't perform well and was supposed to start in 16th place.
This happened after a mistake he made during the qualifying session.
Lando Norris got the top spot and will start the race first.
Lewis Hamilton will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane.
Hamilton's car received a new power unit after a poor qualifying session.
Hamilton failed to get through the first phase of qualifying and was scheduled to start 16th.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the race.
Hamilton described his qualifying performance as 'very, very poor'.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton
- What
- Lewis Hamilton will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane.
- When
- Sunday, during the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Where
- Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
- Why
- Due to a new power unit put in his car and a poor qualifying performance.
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Starting Position
- Pit lane
- Pole Position
- Lando Norris
- Event
- Belgian Grand Prix
Sources
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F1: Piastri beats Norris in rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix
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Oscar Piastri wins rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, extends Drivers' Championship lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris
