Oscar Piastri emerged victorious in the Belgian Grand Prix after a rain delay, making a decisive move early in the race to overtake his teammate Lando Norris. The race was delayed due to heavy rain, causing poor visibility and a 90-minute wait before the action began at Circuit Spa-Francorchamps.
Piastri seized the lead from Norris on the first lap of racing, taking advantage of a rolling start. Norris opted for hard tires while Piastri managed his medium tires well, maintaining a significant gap and securing the win despite Norris’ late charge.
Charles Leclerc finished in third place ahead of Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton, who started from the pit lane, drove impressively to finish seventh. The race had to be initially aborted due to poor visibility, leading to a delayed start and a cautious rolling start to ensure safety.
Piastri’s strategic pit stop for slick tires worked in his favor, while Norris suffered from an extra lap on slower tires. Despite Norris’ efforts to close the gap towards the end, Piastri maintained his lead and secured a 17-point advantage over his title rival heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The race showcased intense competition and strategic maneuvers, highlighting the tight battle for F1 supremacy. Formula 1 fans can catch all the action live with Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering access to practice, qualifying, and races along with a range of additional benefits.