Sainz OUT with exhaust failure, Hamilton breaks TRACK RECORD for pole – latest updates – The Sun

LEWIS HAMILTON secured pole for the Belgian Grand Prix with a stunning performance in qualifying.

The Brit starts ahead of team-mate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after setting a new track record at Spa.

But one man who won’t be starting at all is Carlos Sainz, whose McLaren suffered an exhaust failure before the race started.

• Lights out is at 2.10pm UK time.
• The Belgian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
• If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOW TV pass from just £8.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, games console or PC.

Follow all the latest build-up ahead of the big race on Sunday below…