Oscar Piastri reasserted his authority in the Formula One world championship by quickly overtaking polesitter Lando Norris to win the weather-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. The McLaren driver passed his team-mate on the first racing lap after the race began under a safety car and was largely untroubled from there as he extended his lead in the driver's standings to 16 points.

Oscar Piastri took a controlled victory over teammate Lando Norris at a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix to extend his championship lead.

The famously rainy circuit’s dangerous nature even led to its removal from the F1 calendar in the 1970s, before it rejoined in a shortened format in 1983. Its safety suitability came under scrutiny again in 2023, when Dutch driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff died following an accident in a junior series race.

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix was red-flagged after the formation lap due to safety concerns, with drivers reporting poor visibility and a lack of grip in the wet weather at Spa-Francorchamps

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed reports of a test at Mugello and confirmed a new upgrade package for the Belgian GP.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home to the Belgian Grand Prix, holds a special place in the Formula One world as one of the seven tracks that were part of the inaugural World Championship in 1950.

After a brief pause, Formula 2 returns to the legendary Spa circuit, ready to shake up the drivers’ standings once again. Following a three-week break, Formula 2 resumes with the ninth round of the 2025 season at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

Spa-Francorchamps is the longest track on the F1 schedule and - along with Monza - is one of the sport's most power thirsty venues.