P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri led the way in Belgian GP practice
Oscar Piastri led the way for McLaren in the only practice session for Formula 1’s 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. McLaren team-mate Lando Norris struggled, lapping slower than Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and going off track. Verstappen had a substantial upgrade on his Red Bull for Spa, but still faced issues with the car mid-corner. Despite this, McLaren showed competitiveness early on, with Piastri closely behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. McLaren’s impressive pace and stability through sector two gave them an edge over Red Bull, especially in the final minutes of the session. Other teams, such as Mercedes and Ferrari, also showed strong performances during the practice session, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend ahead.
