# Max Verstappen at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2026-spa-francorchamps-max-verstappen
Last updated: 2026-07-20

> Max Verstappen secured a P3 finish at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, starting from P2 on the grid and completing all 44 laps to add 15 points to his championship tally.

Max Verstappen concluded the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps with a third-place finish, converting a front-row start into a podium result at the tenth round of the season on July 19, 2026.

Driving for Red Bull, Verstappen commenced the race from grid position 2. Over the 44-lap distance, he maintained a competitive pace, ultimately crossing the finish line with a time of "+11.586" behind race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. This performance secured 15 championship points for the Dutch driver. His fastest lap of "1:49.618" was recorded on lap 23, ranking as the seventh quickest overall in the race, as verifiable through the official [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json). The race was won by Antonelli, who started from pole position, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc securing second place, finishing just "+1.952" seconds behind the leader. This result for Verstappen marks another significant points haul in his 2026 campaign, building on previous performances such as his outing at the [2026 Spanish Grand Prix](/results/2026-barcelona-max-verstappen).

The Red Bull team's overall outing at Spa-Francorchamps presented a dichotomy of results. While Verstappen secured a podium, his teammate Isack Hadjar navigated a substantial grid disadvantage. Hadjar started from grid position 21 but executed a notable recovery drive to finish in sixth place, accumulating 8 points and demonstrating the RB22's potential with a lap time of "1:49.298" on lap 44, which was the third fastest of the race. The strategic execution and car performance at a demanding circuit like Spa are critical for championship aspirations within the rigorous structure of [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en). Verstappen's consistent points acquisition is crucial for Red Bull's standing in the Constructors' Championship, a key aspect of the sport governed by the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship). For further historical and technical context on the sport, the [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One) entry provides extensive information.