P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Press from around the globe have responded to the delayed Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, which, once running, failed to deliver on the promise of wet-weather chaos.
Oscar Piastri won the Belgian Grand Prix due to Lando Norris’s imperfect performance at Spa-Francorchamps. The race faced an 80-minute delay at the start due to low visibility caused by challenging conditions in the Ardennes Forest. Max Verstappen and George Russell disagreed with the decision, sparking debate on wet weather racing in Formula 1. International media outlets, including The Times, De Telegraaf, La Gazzetta dello Sport, and The Washington Post, covered the aftermath of the thirteenth round of the F1 season, offering varying perspectives on the event. Verstappen’s criticism of Race Direction, Mercedes’ struggle, and the safety concerns at Spa-Francorchamps were among the key points discussed in the media reaction. The coverage reflected the complex nature of racing in the rain and the challenges faced by both drivers and officials in such conditions.
