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F1 2025: Max Verstappen’s Title Hopes Crushed by FIA Ruling in Belgian Grand Prix

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
July 28, 2025
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F1 2025: Max Verstappen’s Title Hopes Crushed by FIA Ruling in Belgian Grand Prix

SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 27: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507271772 // Usage for editorial use only //

In a shocking turn of events at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, F1 champion Max Verstappen faces a massive setback due to an unexpected FIA ruling that has sent shockwaves through the racing world. While the race itself may not have been the most exhilarating, with Oscar Piastri quickly taking the lead, the real drama unfolded for Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Despite a sprint race victory on Saturday, Verstappen could only manage a fourth-place finish in the grand prix, pushing him a staggering 81 points behind Piastri in the championship standings. The dream of a fifth world title is slipping further away for the Dutch driver, leaving fans and experts alike stunned by the sudden turn of events.

Meanwhile, Hamilton’s hopes were dashed by a deleted lap time in qualifying, forcing him to start from the pitlane on race day. Although the champion fought back valiantly to secure a seventh-place finish and six crucial points, he still finds himself trailing behind Charles Leclerc in the standings by 30 points. The intense inter-team battle between Hamilton and Leclerc is keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the season unfolds.

In the constructors’ standings, Ferrari maintains a comfortable lead over Mercedes, thanks in part to Hamilton’s misfortune at Spa. With the competition heating up between the top teams, every point matters as the season progresses.

But that’s not all – a significant rule change for the 2025 season has shaken up the world of F1 even further. The removal of the fastest lap point has drivers and teams reevaluating their strategies, as the tactical game of chasing the extra point comes to an abrupt end. No longer can drivers risk sacrificing their race positions for a shot at the fastest lap, adding a new layer of unpredictability to an already thrilling season.

As the dust settles from the Belgian Grand Prix, one thing is clear – the battle for the F1 championship is more intense and unpredictable than ever before. With twists and turns at every corner, fans can expect nothing less than high-octane drama as the season unfolds. Stay tuned for the latest updates and analysis as the F1 circus rolls on to the next thrilling race.

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