P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri set the fastest time during the sole practice session ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. Piastri clocked a time of 1:42.022s at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which will play host to the third Sprint event of the 2025 campaign. Piastri finished with an advantage of 0.404s over reigning World Champion Max […]
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri set the fastest time at the sole practice session before Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Piastri’s time of 1:42.022s positioned him ahead of his rivals for the third Sprint event of the 2025 season. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen trailed Piastri by 0.404s, citing difficulty in the corner-heavy middle sector of the track. Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris claimed the third-best time after encountering a setback exiting Stavelot but showcasing improvement on his final lap. The session also saw Mercedes duo George Russell and Kimi Antonelli opting for a Medium tyre strategy over Softs, finishing fourth and sixth, respectively. Aston Martin had a strong showing with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso in eighth and ninth positions, while Sauber and Haas faced challenges with their drivers in lower rankings. Overall, Piastri’s impressive performance set the tone for an exciting Grand Prix weekend.
