P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix has been suspended due to heavy rain.
The Belgian Grand Prix was red-flagged due to heavy rain at Spa-Francorchamps, prompting the field to return to the pit lane after the formation lap behind the Safety Car. Poor visibility caused by spray during the formation lap led to the decision to suspend the race, as reported by most drivers, including polesitter Lando Norris who struggled to see. Norris emphasized that visibility was the primary concern over standing water. He will start the race from pole position, ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and F1 title rival. The rain in Spa raised memories of a similar situation four years ago, and in 2021, the Belgian Grand Prix set a new record for the shortest race ever completed – just three laps under the Safety Car, with Max Verstappen eventually being declared the winner.
