Verstappen masters rain to claim Belgian GP pole

Red Bull`s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates taking pole position in the parc ferme after the qualifying session of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa. Pic/AFP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen mastered the rain to claim Belgian Grand Prix pole on Saturday, snatching the fastest time in qualifying from surprise package George Russell of Williams.

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes will start on the second row as he goes for his 100th win, Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren completing the second row. Qualifying was marred by a heavy crash in Q3 involving the McLaren of Lando Norris.

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