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Ferrari chief Frederic Vasseur called Hamilton’s five‑second Belgian GP penalty for a first‑lap collision with George Russell “mega harsh,” arguing it was a racing incident and Russell had space. Stewards cited mitigating circumstances and open‑lap conditions, reducing the standard 10‑second penalty to 5 seconds; Hamilton finished fourth after serving the penalty and faces an additional investigation for an unsafe release.
Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa to extend his championship lead after George Russell crashed out on the opening lap; Charles Leclerc finishes second and Max Verstappen third, with Hamilton recovering to fourth after a late pit-stop incident.
Kimi Antonelli starts on pole at Spa-Francorchamps with Max Verstappen second and George Russell third after five drivers took penalties, including Lando Norris who drops to P13. The 44-lap Belgian Grand Prix at Spa begins at 14:00 BST, with teams predicting a one-stop race on medium/hard tyres and energy-management considerations shaping strategy. The BBC provides live updates and commentary (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2).
Live Belgian Grand Prix qualifying from Spa-Francorchamps where Kimi Antonelli led a tight Q3 ahead of Max Verstappen, with Lando Norris hit by a 10-place race penalty and Isack Hadjar also penalised, reshaping the starting order. Q2 was disrupted by gravel and a hydraulic leak from Hulkenberg, and several drivers were eliminated in Q1/Q2. Hamilton, who crashed in practice, still took part in qualifying as teams navigated penalties and strategic tyre choices.
In Spa-Francorchamps qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, Antonelli makes a comeback as Q1 eliminates six drivers, 16 advance to Q2, and the top-10 battle for pole unfolds, with traffic expected to be manageable but the threat of a red flag keeping chaos on standby.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli led FP3 at Spa-Francorchamps with Norris and Verstappen close behind, while Lewis Hamilton ended the session by crashing into the wall, setting the stage for qualifying.
Max Verstappen led FP1 at Spa-Francorchamps with a 1:47.070 as Lando Norris received a 10-place grid penalty for a new battery; early front-runners included Hadjar and Leclerc, with the session taking place in dry, hot conditions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
Max Verstappen ducked a definitive answer about his 2027 F1 future at Spa, calling Red Bull his “second family” while rumors persist of a move to McLaren after lengthy talks; his contract runs through 2028 with a summer-break exit clause, though his manager says he intends to honour the deal and see things through with Red Bull, despite ongoing speculation about other teams and retirement chatter.
Oscar Piastri led the weekend's F1 performance at Spa, winning his sixth race of the season and extending his championship lead, with other drivers like Albon, Leclerc, and Norris also delivering notable performances. The article details the judges' scoring system and highlights key moments and driver rankings from the race weekend.
The article discusses various F1 topics including the impact of track layout on race outcomes at Spa, safety considerations in wet conditions, Lewis Hamilton's recent performance issues linked to car changes and team dynamics, and the uncertainty surrounding Red Bull's 2026 engine performance and Max Verstappen's future with the team.
Oscar Piastri won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, ending a three-race winless streak, after overtaking teammate Lando Norris in a wet-dry race, while other drivers faced mixed results.
Edd Straw's driver rankings for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix evaluate performance based on pace, racecraft, consistency, and key mistakes, highlighting drivers' weekend performances at Spa, with Piastri and Norris performing strongly for McLaren, Verstappen showing sprint brilliance, and others like Leclerc and Hamilton facing challenges.
The 2023 Belgian Grand Prix was marked by unpredictable weather and strategic racing, with Lewis Hamilton delivering a standout wet-weather performance after a challenging weekend, and Ferrari executing a perfect tire strategy. The race highlighted the challenges of race control's cautious approach to weather conditions and proposed the idea of using a rain machine to better manage race conditions for more exciting outcomes.
The Belgian Grand Prix revealed a calmer Red Bull under new team boss Laurent Mekies, Mercedes struggling with recent upgrades, Ferrari's upgrade not enough to challenge, and Williams making a significant comeback in the midfield, with the race highlighting ongoing issues with modern F1 racing at Spa, especially in wet conditions and overtaking.
The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix saw Oscar Piastri emerge as the winner with a dominant drive in challenging conditions, while Lando Norris faced setbacks after pole position. Charles Leclerc delivered a strong performance to secure a podium, and Alex Albon also impressed with a solid sixth place. Yuki Tsunoda and Nico Hulkenberg faced strategic and performance issues, respectively, while Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly had notable drives. The race highlighted the fluctuating fortunes of teams and drivers in the season.