Belgian GP 2025 latest updates: Race begins after rain delay

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Race suspended due to heavy rain at Belgium GP (0:52)

The Belgium GP has been suspended after just one formation lap behind the safety car. (0:52)

Lando Norris starts on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of McLaren teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen on the second row.

Heavy rain has been falling at Spa today. As a result, the Formula 3 feature race was cancelled, and the start of the grand prix was delayed for an hour and 20 minutes.

The race started at 16:20 local time (15:20 BST) with four laps under the safety car.

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Key points

  • Racing resumes from Lap 5 with a rolling start where Oscar Piastri leapfrogs pole sitter Lando Norris for the race lead.