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Piastri Shines on Friday at the Belgian GP Spa

Oscar Piastri put on a spectacular performance during the first day of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, securing pole position for Saturday's Sprint race at Spa-Francorchamps, outpacing Max Verstappen by four tenths. This follows a strong showing in Friday's practice session, indicating Piastri's continued upward momentum in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Our Take:

It's exciting to see a new talent like Piastri challenging established stars such as Verstappen. His ability to perform under pressure suggests he could be a serious contender not only for Sprint victories but for the championship as well. If he maintains this form, the narrative of F1 could shift dramatically in the coming races.

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Source: Paul Velasco

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