Oscar Piastri emerged victorious at the Belgian Grand Prix following a rain delay that led to a late start. The race, held at the historic Circuit Spa-Francorchamps, was delayed due to heavy rain causing poor visibility. After a 90-minute delay, the race began with a rolling start, benefiting Lando Norris who started on pole but was overtaken by Piastri early on.
Norris opted for hard tires while Piastri maintained the lead by managing his medium tires effectively. Charles Leclerc finished third ahead of Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton, who started from the pit lane, drove well to secure seventh place.
The race initially aborted due to poor visibility, eventually commencing with a rolling start on a drying track. Piastri capitalized on Norris’s battery power issue to take the lead early on. Norris attempted to close the gap but struggled with a lock-up, allowing Piastri to secure the win.
Piastri’s strategic tire change and strong performance earned him a 17-point lead over Norris in the Formula 1 title race. The close competition sets the stage for an exciting Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend.