Oscar Piastri saw off a late charge from Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren played the strategy game

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Oscar Piastri beat his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris to win Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after heavy rain delayed the start.

Oscar Piastri delivered a decisive win at the Belgian Grand Prix, pulling off a brave early overtake on team mate Lando Norris in damp conditions and managing his tyres under pressure to secure his fourth win of the season. The result puts the McLaren driver firmly back in control of the Championship, with a 16-point lead over Norris.

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SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, July 26 (Reuters) - McLaren's Lando Norris edged out championship-leading teammate and Formula One title rival Oscar Piastri to take pole position for what could be a wet and chaotic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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