The Race F1 Podcast Belgian GP: How Piastri recaptured the initiative in McLaren title battle
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Jul 27, 2025 The podcast dives into Oscar Piastri's triumphant win at the Belgian Grand Prix, highlighting the drama of Lando Norris's tire strategy. They discuss the intense atmosphere, visibility issues, and race director decisions that shaped the event. The conversation also explores Ferrari's performance, particularly Leclerc's impressive finish, and the challenges of overtaking faced by drivers. Lastly, the nuances of adapting to wet conditions and team dynamics between McLaren's drivers are examined, showcasing the competitive spirit of Formula 1.
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Piastri's Perfect Start Execution
- Oscar Piastri gained the edge at the start through perfect timing and better corner execution.
- His momentum through Eau Rouge and Radillon outmatched Lando Norris's slight lifting, securing the lead early on.
Piastri's Confident Race Control
- Piastri controlled the race confidently, managing tyre life while staying ahead.
- Despite Norris's hard tyre strategy pressure, Piastri kept his margin sealed with pace in the closing laps.
McLaren's Strategic Tyre Split
- McLaren split tyre strategy; Norris took hard tyres, Piastri medium tyres.
- The staggered strategy was driven by tyre readiness and race positioning, not team favoritism.