Departure is delayed due to a traffic incident Lance Stroll…in the formation lap. The start was then aborted due to an error of judgment by Norris, once again delaying the start of the Grand Prix.
At the start, Russell took first place in favor of the McLaren driver. Behind, Verstappen gained positions to quickly rank seventh.
The first turn of the GP takes place at the 27th and a yellow flag displays after an exit from the Haas Nico Hulkenberg. Several drivers then took the opportunity to return to the pits. But conditions deteriorate, forcing the safety car to intervene. Despite this, Franco Colapinto makes a mistake, causing a red flag.
All profit for Ocon and Verstappen, who did not stop. While behind, Norris loses a new place to Russell.
In the 40th round, Carlos Sainz loses control of his Ferrari and causes a new safety car. As soon as it came out, Norris made another mistake, while Verstappen passed Ocon to take the lead.
Up front, the Hasselt native strings together the fastest laps and is never again worried to sign the 62nd victory of his career, the eighth this season… but the first since June in Spain.
At the world championship, Mad Max takes a serious option for a fourth coronation in a row with 62 points in advance.
See you now on November 24 for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with only three meetings remaining before the end of this exciting season.
