Overview

• Max Verstappen overtook Oscar Piastri into Eau Rouge and used a low-downforce package to maintain the lead en route to victory in the sprint race.
• Oscar Piastri finished second to protect his championship lead, with Lando Norris recovering to claim third on the Spa grid.
• Red Bull’s straight-line speed advantage contrasted with McLaren’s superior sector times, highlighting key aerodynamic trade-offs.
• Ferrari’s revised rear suspension improved Charles Leclerc’s feedback but left him fourth and off the main podium.
• Teams now turn to Sunday’s main qualifying armed with fresh data on tire management and car balance from the 100-km sprint.