PIASTRI TRIUMPHS IN THE BELGIAN GRAND PRIX AS McLAREN LOCKS OUT TOP TWO
The legendary Spa-Francorchamps Circuit played host to a dramatic 2025 Formula 1® Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix from July 25–27, as changeable weather and strategic gambles tested the grid’s limits in the thirteenth round of the season.
Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance in mixed conditions to claim his sixth win of the season, fending off teammate and title rival Lando Norris in a McLaren 1–2 finish. The Australian crossed the line in 1:25:22.601, extending his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 16 points. Norris kept the pressure on late in the race but ultimately finished 3.415s behind, while Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium for Ferrari, over 20 seconds adrift.
Rain moments before the race start led to an 80-minute delay and a Safety Car-led rolling start. Once green flag racing began on Lap 5, Piastri immediately made his move—overtaking polesitter Norris up the Kemmel Straight to seize the lead, a position he would not relinquish.
As the track dried rapidly, the field began switching from intermediate to slick tyres. Piastri pitted on Lap 12 for medium tyres, with Norris switching to hards a lap later. A slightly slower stop left the Briton 9.1 seconds adrift once up to speed. Despite a late-race charge, the Briton’s small error at La Source on the penultimate lap sealed the result. Behind the frontrunners, Max Verstappen narrowly missed out on a podium in fourth for Red Bull, with George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Alex Albon impressed in sixth for Williams, fending off a charging Lewis Hamilton, who recovered from a pit lane start to finish seventh.
Remarkably, all 20 drivers made it to the chequered flag in a race that, despite a chaotic buildup, ran incident-free after its delayed start.
As the Formula 1® calendar turns another page, attention is shifting to the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025, set to take place from November 28–30 at the Lusail International Circuit.
Now in its fourth edition, the Qatar Grand Prix will again offer fans a unique night-race spectacle under the iconic floodlights. Visitors can expect a festival atmosphere, with high-speed drama on track and a full slate of entertainment off it.
Tickets for the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 are available, starting at just QAR 200 (Friday only) and QAR 600 for the full three-day action via the general admission access which includes viewing from the Lusail Hill Turn 1. Additionally, there are four different grandstands that are still available offering various views around the track. Finally for those looking for a more luxury experience, premium hospitality options are also on offer.
For more information and to secure your place at Qatar’s thrilling Formula 1® Grand Prix, click here.