Charles Leclerc took home a respectable third place for Ferrari, with Max Verstappen largely powerless in fourth. Lewis Hamilton, who started in the pit-lane, recovered impressively to come home in seventh to conclude a wretched weekend for the seven-time world champion.

The McLaren driver’s commanding win not only showcased his skill but also extended his lead in the F1 championship, solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the title race.

As Oscar Piastri races toward Formula 1 greatness, meet the woman who has been cheering him on since boarding school: Lily Zneimer.

Oscar Piastri's victory in the Belgian Grand Prix underlines the fine margins that will likely decide the world championship battle with his team-mate Lando Norris.

Oscar Piastri is not fancying his chances of holding off Max Verstappen's low downforce Red Bull at the start of F1's Belgian Grand Prix sprint

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, July 26 (Reuters) - McLaren's Lando Norris edged out championship-leading teammate and Formula One title rival Oscar Piastri to take pole position for what could be a wet and chaotic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.