Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in qualifying at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, snatching pole position with a lap that showcased McLaren’s raw pace around Spa-Francorchamps. Jump onboard with him in this exclusive footage, where every twist through Eau Rouge and blistering straight-line speed builds to a time that edged out Max Verstappen by a razor-thin margin.
Norris, locked in a fierce title scrap with the Red Bull driver this season, threaded his McLaren through the Ardennes forest layout with pinpoint precision. Watch as he attacks the kerbs at Pouhon and holds his nerve on the damp patches that plagued Saturday’s session, clocking a 1:53.654 to claim the Pirelli Pole Position Award—his third of the year.
This pole boosts McLaren’s momentum heading into race day, with Norris starting ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri in fourth. As the championship heats up, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc lurking in third, this lap underlines why Norris remains a prime contender for his maiden title in 2025.
