Lando Norris' frank admission after delayed Belgian GP
The start of the 13th round at Spa-Francorchamps was delayed by 80 minutes due to heavy rain and poor visibility.
Piastri overtook pole-sitter Norris on the first racing lap with a committed move through Eau Rouge and up the Kemmel Straight.
Norris admitted Piastri showed more commitment and deserved the win, acknowledging his own 'scrappy exit' from the opening corner.
Race officials exercised caution due to the track's history of fatalities, including Dutch 18-year-old Dilano Van 't Hoff in 2023.
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