Michele Merlino investigates the records and compiles the stats ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix

The Belgian pole curse

Ayrton Senna won the Belgian Grand Prix in four consecutive years between 1988 and 1991, starting from pole position each time. Since then, the pole-sitter has only won three times in 15 races.

Here is what happened to the pole-sitters in those years:

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