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Oscar Piastri Extends Championship Advantage with Commanding Belgian GP Victory

In a dramatic and rain-soaked edition of the Belgian GP, Oscar Piastri solidified his status as the championship front-runner with his sixth win of the season.

Por: Alejandro Carrillo
Oscar Piastri outmaneuvered McLaren teammate Lando Norris early in the race and fended off a late-stage pursuit to extend his lead in the standings to 16 points. / Photo via McLaren
Oscar Piastri outmaneuvered McLaren teammate Lando Norris early in the race and fended off a late-stage pursuit to extend his lead in the standings to 16 points. / Photo via McLaren

Oscar Piastri outmaneuvered McLaren teammate Lando Norris early in the race and fended off a late-stage pursuit to extend his lead in the standings to 16 points. The Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was delayed by over 80 minutes due to intense rainfall, and the first few laps were conducted under the Safety Car.

 

Once green-flag racing resumed, Piastri wasted no time. Taking advantage of the drying track, he executed a daring overtake on Norris along the Kemmel Straight into Les Combes—mirroring Max Verstappen’s Sprint move from the day before.

Spa spectacle

A strategic edge helped Piastri build a gap. Norris was delayed in switching to slick tyres and endured a slower pit stop, allowing Piastri to stretch his lead to nine seconds. While Piastri chose the softer, more fragile medium tyres, Norris opted for a harder compound that gave him a long-game advantage.

 

In the latter stages of the Belgian GP, Norris began to close the gap thanks to his superior tyre longevity. However, three critical errors in the final laps—most notably at La Source—cost him the victory, and he finished just over three seconds behind his teammate.

 

Piastri’s balanced approach—aggressive when needed, conservative when required—was key to his win, placing him 16 points ahead of Norris as the championship moves to Hungary. Speaking after the race, he admitted: “I struggled in the final laps. The mediums weren’t ideal toward the end, but we managed it well overall. Yesterday’s Sprint was disappointing, but starting P2 turned out alright.”

In the latter stages of the Belgian GP, Norris began to close the gap thanks to his superior tyre longevity. / Photo via McLaren
In the latter stages of the Belgian GP, Norris began to close the gap thanks to his superior tyre longevity. / Photo via McLaren

Master of Spa

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc impressed in the early wet conditions, defending his position despite a lower-downforce setup, and claimed third place. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, was unable to make up ground and crossed the line fourth, slipping further behind in the title race—now 81 points adrift of Piastri, making his championship hopes increasingly slim.

Elsewhere in the Belgian GP, George Russell brought his Mercedes home in fifth after overtaking Williams’ Alex Albon during the rain-affected early phase. Lewis Hamilton recovered brilliantly from a pit lane start, surging to seventh with a smart, measured drive.

 

Piastri’s return to winning ways after a four-race drought reinforces his momentum, as the battle for the championship intensifies with the Hungarian Grand Prix just around the corner.

 

 

Piastri's balanced approach—aggressive when needed, conservative when required—was key to his win, placing him 16 points ahead of Norris as the championship moves to Hungary. / Photo via McLaren
Piastri's balanced approach—aggressive when needed, conservative when required—was key to his win, placing him 16 points ahead of Norris as the championship moves to Hungary. / Photo via McLaren

Key Information

  • Who won the Belgian GP in 2025? Oscar Piastri.
  • What was the Belgian GP race delayed by? Heavy rain delayed the start by over 80 minutes.
  • How many points does Piastri now lead over Norris, after the 2025 Belgian GP? He leads by 16 points.
  • Who finished third at the Belgian GP? Charles Leclerc.

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