The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix was an epic race that will be remembered for years to come. It was one of the most thrilling races of the season and the drama that unfolded throughout the race kept fans on the edge of their seats. The race was won by Max Verstappen in his Red Bull, with Valtteri Bottas in second and Lewis Hamilton in third. The race provided some incredible moments, and here is a look back at the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix.
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The Setting
The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix was held at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, one of the most challenging and exciting circuits on the Formula One calendar. The circuit is known for its long straights, fast corners, and sweeping elevation changes. It is considered one of the most difficult circuits to master, and the conditions on race day made it even more challenging. It was a hot day, with temperatures reaching over 30 degrees Celsius, and a strong wind that made the cars difficult to handle.
The Qualifying Session
The qualifying session for the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix was an intense affair. Max Verstappen was the fastest, setting a time of 1:42.818 which was 0.9 seconds faster than his nearest rival, Valtteri Bottas. Lewis Hamilton was third, setting a time of 1:43.079. For the second session, Verstappen again set the fastest lap, putting him on pole position for the race. The top four drivers were separated by less than 0.4 seconds, making for a very tight battle.
The Race
The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix was an exciting race from start to finish. Verstappen took the lead at the start and held it until lap 29, when Bottas overtook him after a brilliant pass. However, Bottas was soon overtaken by Hamilton, who had managed to make up ground on the back straight. This left Verstappen in third, but he managed to retake the lead on lap 43 and held it until the end of the race, taking the chequered flag first.
The Drama
The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix was full of drama and excitement. On lap 14, a crash between Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll caused a safety car period, which allowed the drivers to close up on each other. On lap 40, another safety car period was triggered when George Russell and Daniil Kvyat collided. This allowed Verstappen to close the gap on the leaders, and he managed to overtake them on lap 43 to take the lead.
The Result
The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen, with Valtteri Bottas in second and Lewis Hamilton in third. The race was full of drama and excitement, and it was one of the most thrilling races of the season. It will be remembered for years to come, and it is sure to go down as one of the greatest races in Formula One history.
