Quote Originally Posted by The Black Knight View Post
In what has been an overall incredibly dull season so far it was great to finally get a race that was engaging.

The Piastri penalty was ridiculous and the FIA stewards that handed it out should be fired. Piastri did nothing wrong. He is the de facto race leader and is entitled to dictate the pace. There is a rule since Abu Dhabi 2021 that you cannot move alongside a car in front of you when under safety car conditions. Twice in the last two races Verstappen has broken that rule but not been punished. The only consistency that the FIA stewards follow is that they don't punish Max Verstappen for constant rule infringements. Piastri was 100% right to feel aggrieved. Ridiculous decision.

Delighted for Hulkenberg to finally get a podium after 239 races. He should have a few race wins under his belt now and would have had Alonso not blocked his move to Ferrari years ago.

Hamilton another average race that has been typical of him over the last 3 seasons. He seems to have lost his edge.

Looks like either Norris or Piastri will be WDC this year. I still fancy Piastri as I don't think Norris is mentally strong enough. An interesting duel developed between the two.
I was stunned when they reduced the Piastri lead from 13 seconds by bringing out the safety car - did any of the teams ever run full wets?

Someone decided that this race needed a safety car because cars on slicks were going off. The mind boggles.

Piastri is living in Norris' head now. Lando would've been better served to let Oscar through and fight to the line. Norris had a good final stint and probably gets up anyway. Now Lando's win at his home GP has a nagging taint for him.

Piastri is probably the stronger I agree but both drivers will be worthy champions for 2025.

Bring on Belgium...