P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri had no answer to Max Verstappen in Saturday’s sprint race at Spa.
Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment over the lack of straight line speed in his McLaren which led to him losing out to Max Verstappen in the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race.
Piastri had already anticipated the risk of losing the lead on the opening lap at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, emphasizing the challenging nature of the track.
During the sprint race, Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc managed to overtake Piastri, who remained within DRS zone but couldn’t pass due to speed deficit.
Despite being unable to secure victory, Piastri set a new lap record during the weekend and earned valuable points for the championship.
McLaren now has the opportunity to adjust the car’s setup to address the speed issue before the main qualifying session, although the weather forecast poses a strategic challenge for Piastri.
