Verstappen started from sixth at the Belgian GP due to a five-grid place penalty for a fifth gearbox, but took the lead at the end of Lap 17 and won by 22 seconds from team-mate Sergio Perez.
The penalty will be applicable to Sunday's race and a Qualifying is taking place for it on Friday as Spa-Francorchamps hosts the third Sprint weekend of the season.
Netherlands racer Two-time world champion Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing offered some words of motivation to compatriot Nyck de Vries from AlphaTauri, struggling in Formula 1, saying that he needs to perform well and do the best he can.
Mercedes was underwhelming this season, finishing third in the constructor standings next to Ferrari (554) and Red Bull Racing (759). His sixth-place finish with 240 points is his lowest finish. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing topped the season with 454 points and walked away with the t