P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri narrowly made it into SQ3 in sprint qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri was initially “a little scared” after his first lap in SQ2 was deleted for track limits, making him vulnerable for the rest of the session. Due to cutting the kerb too much at Raidillon, his first effort in sprint qualifying was nullified. Despite managing to post a time, his tires were no longer optimal. Piastri slipped to 10th place, barely making it to the pole position shootout at Spa-Francorchamps. His determination paid off, securing pole position by a significant margin over Max Verstappen and even more impressively, beating his teammate and main rival, Lando Norris, by 0.6s. While pleased with his performance, Piastri acknowledges Verstappen’s potential advantage in straight-line speed, highlighting the challenge ahead for the sprint race. He remains optimistic, emphasizing the strength of his car’s pace and his confidence for the upcoming day.
