Summary
Oscar Piastri won the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, defeating his McLaren teammate Lando Norris and increasing his lead in the Formula One standings. The race experienced significant delays due to weather conditions, but Piastri managed an early move to take the lead and maintain it until the end. McLaren celebrated a strong performance, finishing first and second in the race.
Key Facts
- Oscar Piastri won the Belgian Grand Prix, held at Spa-Francorchamps.
- The race was delayed by an hour and 20 minutes due to rain and poor visibility.
- Piastri overtook his teammate Lando Norris during the early laps to secure the lead.
- The win marked Piastri's sixth victory of the 2025 season.
- Piastri now leads the championship with 266 points, followed by Norris with 250 points.
- McLaren tops the constructors' standings with 516 points, well ahead of Ferrari's 248.
- Max Verstappen finished fourth, following his team's recent managerial changes.
- The race included a strategy shift to medium tires on a drying track, which Piastri managed efficiently until the end.
