US EditionF1 Belgian GP Faces Cancellation After F3 Race Called Off Due to Heavy Rain
- Spa-Francorchamps officials announced that the Formula 3 feature race was canceled on July 27, 2025, due to heavy rain, at the circuit in Belgium.
- Critics have long questioned Pirelli's full wet tyres, as weekend conditions shifted from benign sunshine to heavy rain overnight.
- During the formation lap, several Formula 3 cars spun out behind the safety car, prompting an immediate red flag and race abandonment.
- With two laps completed behind the safety car, no points were awarded and the race was considered canceled.
- FIA forecasts predict a 40% chance of light rain around the Grand Prix's 3:00 PM start, with an 80% risk of intense showers, influencing race conditions.
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The weather caprioles at the Formula 1 race in Belgium are a big topic in the international press. Winner Oscar Piastri is certified the performance of a »chosen«.
F1: Hamilton and Verstappen question rain-delayed Belgium GP delay as others back FIA
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen questioned race control’s handling of the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday as rival drivers commended Formula One’s governing body for putting safety first.
After the Grand Prix of Belgium many Formula 1 fans scold about a decision of the race management. Also Max Verstappen expresses criticism.
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SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) -Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen questioned race control's handling of the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday as rival drivers commended Formula One's governing body for putting safety first. Read full story
Next rain chaos in Formula 1! Who didn't like it at all: Max Verstappen, who was pretty upset..
First the training round under the Safety Car regime, then the return to the pits: departure suspended due to the lack of visibility due to the storm arrived at Spa, Belgium. The Formula 1 GP had to start at 15:00, but was postponed due to the violent rains fallen on the Belgian circuit. The Grand Prix began at 16:20, one hour and twenty minutes after the original time, with other laps behind Safety Car. On the fifth lap began the race with the …
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