After a prolonged rain delay, Oscar Piastri emerged victorious in the Belgian Grand Prix by outmaneuvering teammate Lando Norris, who had secured pole position. The race at Circuit Spa-Francorchamps was delayed due to heavy rain, causing poor visibility for drivers. Eventually, the event commenced with a rolling start, benefiting Norris initially but Piastri swiftly overtook him on the first lap.
Norris opted for hard tires as the track dried, while Piastri maintained a lead with medium tires. Despite Norris’s faster pace in the later stages, Piastri managed to sustain his lead. Charles Leclerc finished third, ahead of Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton, starting from the pit lane, skillfully recovered to seventh place in his Ferrari.
The race faced an initial aborted start due to poor visibility, leading to a 90-minute delay. The rolling start was favored for safety reasons, ensuring fair competition. Piastri’s strategic tire change and Norris’s errors allowed Piastri to maintain his lead, securing a significant advantage in the championship race.
As the race progressed, Norris attempted to catch up but ultimately fell short, giving Piastri a 17-point lead in the title race heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix. The competition remains intense in the battle for F1 supremacy.