Max Verstappen overtook pole-sitter Oscar Piastri at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix, securing victory despite Piastri's strong qualifying performance. McLaren's higher downforce setup hampered Piastri's straight-line speed, preventing a successful challenge. Verstappen strategically managed his DRS and energy, maintaining a narrow lead. Piastri expressed some frustration but overall satisfaction. McLaren faces a dilemma regarding downforce settings for the next race, balancing straight-line speed with wet weather conditions. The rest of the race saw little overtaking.

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