Piastri Wins Rain-Delayed Belgian GP, Norris Second, Hamilton Gains 11 Places

Oscar Piastri won the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps after overtaking his McLaren teammate Lando Norris early in the race, extending his championship lead to 17 points. The race was heavily impacted by weather, including an 80-minute delay and multiple laps behind the Safety Car before green flag racing began. Lewis Hamilton notably moved up from the pit lane to finish seventh, benefiting from an early switch to slick tires and a higher downforce setup optimized for wet conditions. Despite the challenging conditions, the top positions remained largely stable after the initial laps, with Piastri controlling the race pace. Drivers and teams faced strategic decisions regarding tire choices amid the drying track and weather fluctuations. The event highlighted McLaren's strong performance, with Norris finishing second and Piastri securing his sixth victory of the season.