P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen gave new team boss Laurent Mekies the perfect start to his Red Bull reign by mugging Oscar Piastri for victory in the Spa Formula 1 sprint race.
Max Verstappen secured a victory in the Spa-Francorchamps Formula 1 sprint race, impressively overtaking Oscar Piastri early on to claim the lead.
The race saw limited overtaking opportunities after the first lap, with many drivers stuck in a DRS train.
Charles Leclerc made a bold move to secure third place by passing Lando Norris around the outside at Les Combes.
Piastri remained close behind Verstappen, but the Red Bull driver managed to hold off his rival’s late challenges to take the win.
The top seven positions remained unchanged, apart from Pierre Gasly retiring due to a water leak.
Overall, the sprint race at Spa provided thrilling battles and unexpected on-track maneuvers, showcasing the competitive spirit of the drivers.
