P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris endured an untidy afternoon at Spa-Francorchamps, but did his errors cost him victory in the Belgian Grand Prix?
Lando Norris finished in second place at Spa-Francorchamps after failing to convert his pole position into a victory, with Oscar Piastri claiming the win.
A win for Norris would have brought him closer to his McLaren teammate in the F1 drivers’ championship standings, but he now finds himself 16 points behind with one race left before the summer break.
Norris had a challenging race, having to make up for lost ground after losing the lead to Piastri during a rolling start on lap five.
A series of errors, including a misjudged first corner and a slow pit stop, cost Norris precious time and allowed Piastri to build a significant lead.
Despite his efforts to catch up, Norris was unable to bridge the gap and finished 3.4 seconds behind his rival, with mistakes at Pouhon and Turn 1 further hampering his race.
In the end, Norris had to settle for second place, reflecting on what could have been a missed opportunity for victory in Belgium.
