P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Belgian Grand Prix saw a significant delay to the start due to heavy rainfall that hit the circuit prior to the start.
Liam Lawson believes race control made the right call in delaying the start of the Belgian Grand Prix due to wet conditions at Spa-Francorchamps. After initial laps behind the safety car, a red flag was deployed, and all cars returned to the pit lane. Despite criticism from Max Verstappen for the delay, Lawson supported race control’s decision to begin the race after an 80-minute delay. He emphasized the improving conditions and lack of incidents during the race. Lawson finished in eighth place, scoring points in his third race of the season, praising his team’s strategy and his car’s performance in both wet and dry conditions.
