P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Another sublime performance from Max Verstappen to leave Laurent Mekies savouring success as the new Red Bull boss.
Max Verstappen secured his 12th sprint win, while Oscar Piastri increased his championship lead over Lando Norris by nine points.
The top three drivers finished the race within a close 1.4-second gap from each other.
Verstappen, Red Bull, and team principal Laurent Mekies celebrated their victory, marking the end of a turbulent period after Christian Horner’s departure as team boss.
Although Piastri was always within DRS range, he lacked the top speed to challenge Verstappen on the Kemmel Straight.
Verstappen made a crucial move on the opening lap, passing pole-sitter Piastri at the Les Combes chicane at Spa Francorchamps Circuit.
Max Verstappen successfully fended off the McLaren duo of Piastri and Norris to give Red Bull’s new team principal, Mekies, a victorious debut.
Meanwhile, behind the top three, Charles Leclerc finished fourth, with Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman of Haas in fifth and seventh places, respectively.
