P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Red Bull are using their usual Belgian GP trick to try and find performance, but McLaren has countered it.
During Sprint qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri showcased his exceptional speed by setting a new outright fastest lap of Spa, leaving his competitors far behind.
Piastri’s incredible lap time of 1:40.510 was 0.742s faster than Lewis Hamilton’s remarkable lap in the Mercedes W11 in 2020.
This achievement marked Piastri’s first Sprint pole outside of Qatar, sending a clear message to his teammate Lando Norris, who struggled to keep up all weekend.
Max Verstappen managed to secure second place, splitting the championship-duelling pair, thanks to a clever setup trick by Red Bull involving a smaller rear-wing for increased speed.
Despite a slight disadvantage in Sector 1, Piastri’s McLaren rear-wing helped him excel in Sector 2, ultimately securing his place in history with a stunning performance at Spa.
