Belgian Grand Prix start delayed due to heavy rain. The cars began the formation lap behind the Safety Car as per standard procedure. After half a lap, however, the decision was t

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday has been delayed following a red flag on the formation lap after heavy rain hit the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a "cat and mouse" Belgian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday in Red Bull's first race under the leadership of Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner's dismissal.