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McLaren Shines with Dominant Qualifying Performance at Belgian Grand Prix

Lando Norris achieved a stellar performance in qualifying, leading McLaren to a remarkable one-two finish ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen faced a surprising slip to fourth.

Our Take:

The impressive showing by McLaren signals a significant turnaround for the team this season. With Norris at the helm of such strong form, they may just be the team to beat as we head into the race weekend, challenging the usual dominance of Red Bull Racing.

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Source: Keith Collantine

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