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.

The race marked the debut of Laurent Mekies as Red Bull’s CEO and team principal, following Christian Horner’s departure two weeks ago.

Max Verstappen wins the sprint race at Spa-Francorchamps ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. At the start of the sprint race, Oscar Piastr's fears were confirmed, and Red Bull's low downforce gamble did pay off with the Dutchman overtaking the ...