July 26, 2025

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Piastri Dominates Spa Sprint Qualifying with McLaren’s Superior Pace

Oscar Piastri stamped his authority on the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint weekend by obliterating the field in Spa-Francorchamps’ Sprint Qualifying. Fresh from topping practice, the McLaren driver delivered a breathtaking one-lap performance, posting a gap of more than 0.5s to nearest rival and teammate Lando Norris.

• Unrivalled corner speed: Neither Red Bull’s upgraded package nor Ferrari’s new rear suspension could match Piastri through Spa’s high-speed sections.
• Rivals concede: Helmut Marko admitted Red Bull still “can’t challenge Piastri here,” while Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur conceded McLaren are “on a different planet.”

Rain and Tyre Risks Threaten Spa Two-Stop Tyre Experiment

Pirelli has deployed only C1 (hard), C3 (medium) and C4 (soft) tyres at Spa in a bid to encourage two-stop strategies, but two key factors jeopardise the trial. First, the resurfaced Ardennes track shows no sign of last year’s graining, thanks to aged tarmac, improved compound properties and refined car set-ups. Second, forecasts predict a 70–80% chance of rain at the 3pm race start, which would force intermediates or full wets and nullify the dry-tyre experiment.

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Marko Backs Tsunoda After Spa Qualifying Setback

Yuki Tsunoda failed to reach Q3 during Spa’s Sprint qualifying, dropping out in SQ2 by 0.056s and lagging almost eight-tenths behind the leaders. He then received a second-season reprimand for driving unnecessarily slowly under Article 33.4.

Despite the setback, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko remains optimistic, praising Tsunoda’s ongoing progress and confirming he will receive the team’s new Spa upgrades—currently reserved for Max Verstappen—if he finishes the Sprint without incident.

New team principal Laurent Mekies, familiar with Tsunoda from their Red Bull junior days, also vouched for the Japanese driver’s raw speed and promised team support in unlocking his potential.

Red Bull Unveils Comprehensive RB21 Spa Upgrade Package to Close Gap on McLaren

Red Bull Racing has arrived at the Belgian Grand Prix with a major development push on its RB21, introducing a full suite of aerodynamic and cooling upgrades aimed at mounting a stronger challenge against McLaren in the 2025 season. The package spans from a redesigned front wing and suspension fairings to revamped sidepods and an updated rear brake duct cascade.

Key changes include:

A new front-wing layout with altered camber, incidence and flap geometries

Reprofiled suspension wishbones and fairings acting as small winglets

Merged and widened sidepod inlets for enhanced cooling without sacrificing aero efficiency

These updates debut at Spa and could become a blueprint for similar high-speed circuits this season.

F1 Trials Onboard Camera Driver ID Stickers at Spa

Formula 1 and the FIA are conducting a pilot at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, affixing each driver’s three-letter abbreviation (e.g. VES, HAM, ALO) directly on the top and sides of onboard camera housings. The aim is to give spectators an instant visual cue—similar to timing graphics—to identify drivers both trackside and on television.

The trial tackles a decade-long visibility challenge: deeper cockpits, the Halo safety structure, and frequent helmet-livery changes have made it harder than ever to recognize who’s behind the wheel. Past measures (prominent car numbers, digital displays, color-coded cameras) yielded limited success or clashed with commercial priorities, making this non-branded sticker solution a low-conflict test—though its legibility at full speed remains unproven.

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Piastri Dominates Spa Sprint, McLaren Leaves F1 Rivals in the Dust