THE BELGIAN GRAND PRIX was stopped after two laps as severe rain dampened proceedings at Spa-Francorchamps.
Max Verstappen was awarded the win ahead of Brit George Russell, who claims his first F1 podium in the unfancied Williams motor.
The race was scheduled to begin at 2pm – UK time – on Sunday afternoon but couldn’t start as torrential rain hampered visibility.
Two laps, ran behind the safety car, took place just after 5pm as the drivers tried to race on the sodden Belgian track.
Those laps were enough to confirm a result, with drivers awarded half-points.
Verstappen claimed the win thanks to his pole and Russell, after his remarkable qualifying effort, finished second.
Title candidate Lewis Hamilton came third in the Mercedes to ensure he maintains a three-point lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship.
More to follow…
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