Weather, Changes Mark 2025 Belgian GP, Brickyard 400

The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps marks a key point in the Formula 1 season, with McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri separated by eight points as the championship resumes after a midseason break. The race weekend will include a sprint event and is expected to be affected by light showers on Friday and Saturday, with a chance of rain on Sunday. Pirelli brings a rare non-consecutive tire selection (C1, C3, C4), encouraging teams to consider two-stop strategies. Red Bull undergoes a major shift as Laurent Mekies replaces Christian Horner as team principal for the first time since 2005. In the United States, the Indianapolis Brickyard 400 returns to the oval for the second consecutive year, wrapping up NASCAR's In Season Challenge amid forecasts of heat and scattered thunderstorms. Both events underscore the dynamic strategies and leadership changes shaping the 2025 racing season.