Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to win a tense sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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.

Oscar Piastri saw off a late charge from Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren played the strategy game

Oscar Piastri triumphs in a dramatic, rain-delayed Belgian GP. McLaren dominates with a 1-2 finish, Piastri leading Norris. Leclerc takes third

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri showed impressive speed in sole practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday with Max Verstappen starting Red Bull's new era by denying champions McLaren the one-two.

Sprint qualifying result with Oscar Piastri on pole while Lewis Hamilton flounders - Follow live F1 updates from Spa-Francorchamps with Piastri leaving Verstappen and Norris in his wake

SportsLine's model analyzes Red Bull's Max Verstappen, McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the 2025 F1 Belgian GP

After a strong performance in the sprint qualification, Oscar Piastri failed to capture pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The Australian was visibly disappointed with the result.