Oscar Piastri won the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead to 16 points ahead of teammate Lando Norris. The race was red-flagged initially due to heavy rain, with visibility issues delaying the start. Piastri made a decisive pass on Norris during the early laps and executed a bold slipstream move through Eau Rouge. Though he struggled with tire performance towards the end, Piastri's victory marked his sixth of the 2025 season, making him the first Australian driver to achieve this feat in a single year.
Oscar Piastri excelled in the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, overtaking teammate Lando Norris with a bold move, to win his sixth race in 2025 and increase his championship lead.
Piastri capitalized on the early laps during the race conditions, managing a swift slipstream maneuver through Eau Rouge that allowed him to take the lead decisively.
The victory not only solidifies Piastri's standing as a talented competitor but also places him alongside legendary Australian F1 champions Jack Brabham and Alan Jones in terms of race wins.
Despite challenges with grip towards the end, Piastri maintained control of the race, demonstrating strategic mastery and commitment to his racing approach, while Norris acknowledged his teammate's superior performance.
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