P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Another wet-dry Belgian GP may not have produced a thriller, but who perfectly sailed through the conditions on F1’s third Sprint weekend of 2025?
The wet-dry Belgian Grand Prix during Formula 1’s third Sprint weekend of 2025 was not a thrilling race overall, with Max Verstappen emerging as the standout driver who navigated the challenging conditions successfully. Despite setting a new track record and leading Sprint Qualifying, Oscar Piastri had to settle for second place in the Sprint Race after being overtaken by Verstappen. Verstappen’s championship lead extended by clinching victory at Spa-Francorchamps, with Piastri trailing by 16 points heading into the next race in Budapest. Lando Norris, on the other hand, missed an opportunity to narrow the gap in the championship standings after losing out to Piastri due to errors during the race. Charles Leclerc impressed with a strong performance, securing his fifth podium finish of the season after a challenging British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton faced a tough weekend with Ferrari in Belgium, struggling with qualifying performances and a higher downforce setup during the race. Despite the challenges, Hamilton maintained his record of scoring points in every weekend so far, keeping pace with championship leader Piastri. Max Verstappen also delivered a noteworthy performance, further solidifying his position as a top contender in the championship race.
