F1 Belgian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri Wins Wet-Dry Race to Extend Championship Lead
Oscar Piastri wins 2025 Belgian GP after rain delay, extends F1 title lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Charles Leclerc secures third for Ferrari.
By Divyam Dubey
The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix didn’t start on time, but it certainly delivered. After waiting nearly 90 minutes due to heavy rain and poor visibility, the race finally got going at 4:20 pm local time. All 20 drivers followed the Safety Car carefully, navigating the soaked Spa-Francorchamps track. With excitement building among fans and teams, everyone hoped for a clean race—and that’s exactly what they got. When racing properly began on Lap 5, Oscar Piastri wasted no time. The McLaren driver took full advantage of the spray and slipstream to dive past teammate Lando Norris on the Kemmel Straight. It was a bold move which ultimately helped him to win.
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From there, Piastri never looked back. He managed the changing conditions, building a strong lead as the track dried. The win marked his sixth of the season and gave him a 16-point cushion over Norris in the championship. After recent setbacks in Austria and Silverstone, this was just the comeback he needed.
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Behind the McLaren drivers, Charles Leclerc put in a strong drive to grab third for Ferrari. Max Verstappen tried to chase him down early on but couldn’t make it stick. Leclerc’s podium was a boost for Ferrari, which brought a revised rear suspension that delivered the result.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps |
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 44 laps |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +3.415s |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +20.185s |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +21.731s |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes | +34.863s |
| 6 | Alex Albon | Williams | +39.926s |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +40.679s |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +52.033s |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | +56.434s |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +72.714s |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | +73.145s |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | +73.628s |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | +75.395s |
| 14 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +79.831s |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | +86.063s |
| 16 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +86.721s |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +87.924s |
| 18 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +92.024s |
| 19 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +95.250s |
| 20 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | +1 lap |
Further down the order, George Russell brought home fifth for Mercedes. Alex Albon had one of the standout drives of the day, defending hard to keep sixth place for Williams. Lewis Hamilton, who had a nightmare in qualifying, finished seventh.
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Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls), Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber), and Pierre Gasly (Alpine) rounded out the top ten. All 20 drivers saw the chequered flag, and not a single safety car interruption followed after the start. Despite the delays, fans were treated to a clean, competitive, and memorable Belgian Grand Prix.
