Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver celebrates 'incredible' comeback victory at Belgian Grand Prix at Spa

Max Verstappen celebrated an «incredible» weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa as he came from 14th to win. Verstappen pounced as those ahead of him including Lewis Hamilton struggled. Ad Mercedes driver Hamilton retired after the first lap after colliding with Fernando Alonso while Valtteri Bottas also ended his race prematurely.

Belgian Grand Prix'If he passes me there is nothing you can do' — Sainz worried over Red Bull pace3 HOURS AGO Speaking to Sky Sports after the race, Verstappen acknowledged the early chaos. «It was quite a hectic first lap to try to stay out of trouble...but once we settled in after the safety car, the car was really on rails,» he said. «Once we were in the lead, it was all about managing everything and this whole weekend has been incredible.

»It's been a weekend I couldn't imagine before, but we want more of them so we'll keep on working hard." Verstappen triumphs to take battling win at Belgian GP Hamilton retires from Belgian GP after Alonso collision in first lap 'If he passes me there is nothing you can do' — Sainz worried over Red Bull pace Team-mate Sergio Perez began in second place and finished just behind the Dutchman, but he was content with his performance. «I really hoped for more today it was a good opportunity but Max was on another planet today, he was flying, he was untouchable,” he said. »Especially the first stint was quite poor in terms of degradation but it is a strong result for the team.