Verstappen prevails at Belgium Grand Prix for eighth straight win

Max Verstappen has recorded his eighth successive win in Formula 1 with victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Despite qualifying fastest, a five-place grid penalty for the Dutchman gave hope to the rest of the field to end his streak of dominance.

However, the Red Bull driver was at the front by lap 17 and never looked like giving up his advantage aside from a brief wobble when a small period of rain arrived midway through the race.

Verstappen's task was made easier by a collision between Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz Jr at the opening corner, the former having to retire shortly afterwards and the latter's face being heavily compromised by a hole in the side of his car.

Instead, Verstappen found himself in fourth behind Charles Leclerc, . . .