P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Follow all the action live from the F1 Sprint at Spa-Francorchamps, as part of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri is poised to dominate the fourth sprint of the F1 season, aiming to replicate his stellar performance from the grid-setting session. Surpassing Max Verstappen by nearly half a second in qualifying, the Australian secures the top spot alongside Verstappen for the one-third distance race at the Belgian Grand Prix. Setting a new lap record at Spa-Francorchamps, Piastri holds a significant lead over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who is his closest competitor in the F1 drivers’ championship standings. With only eight points separating Piastri and Norris, the upcoming shorter race provides an opportunity for Piastri to widen his lead before the main event. Despite top drivers like Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell missing out on SQ3, there is a chance for lower-ranked teams to score points in the sprint. Hamilton, Russell, and Antonelli will aim to advance through the pack, with Russell being the most likely to break into the top eight starting from P13. Stay tuned for live updates from the F1 Sprint at Spa-Francorchamps.
