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Rookie Piastri Stuns Teammate Norris to Win Belgian Grand Prix
27 Jul
Summary
- Piastri beats title rival Norris to win Belgian GP
- Leclerc finishes third, holding off Verstappen
- Piastri second in Saturday's sprint race
This past Sunday, rookie driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren emerged victorious at the Belgian Grand Prix, beating his teammate and title rival Lando Norris. The race was delayed for over an hour due to heavy rain, but once the safety car pulled in, Piastri seized the opportunity and swiftly passed Norris on the first racing lap.
Despite Norris' efforts to reduce Piastri's lead towards the end of the race, the young Australian held on to his position, managing his worn tires to secure the win. Meanwhile, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third, successfully fending off the challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen throughout the race.
The previous day, Verstappen had taken the sprint race win, with Piastri finishing second and Norris third. This latest victory for Piastri has further intensified the battle for the Formula 1 championship between the two McLaren drivers.