P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Crash.net’s F1 driver ratings for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps
Oscar Piastri had a challenging weekend at Spa-Francorchamps after losing the lead in the sprint race despite starting from pole position. He redeemed himself in the grand prix by taking risks to overtake his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
Lando Norris showcased strong recovery skills, securing his first career pole in Belgium but lost the grand prix lead early in the race due to unforced errors.
Charles Leclerc was the standout performer of the weekend, claiming his fifth podium finish of the year and maximizing the performance of the SF-25.
Max Verstappen demonstrated his sprint race prowess by overtaking Piastri on the opening lap but faced challenges with a wet setup that didn’t pay off well for Red Bull.
George Russell impressed with a top-five finish despite Mercedes’ lack of competitiveness at Spa.
Alex Albon had a brilliant weekend, qualifying ahead of Russell and delivering a strong race performance.
