Formula One champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton criticized race organizers for an "overcautious" rain delay at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The start of the race was delayed by 80 minutes due to heavy rain, a decision supported by Carlos Sainz, who referenced the circuit's history of fatalities in poor weather.

• The race was delayed by 80 minutes and started after four laps behind the Safety Car.
• Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing implied the delay was due to an overreaction from incidents at Silverstone, while Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari described the action as "over-reacting" to the previous race.
• Williams driver Carlos Sainz supported the decision as "a safe call," citing 53 fatalities at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, including two in the last six years, due to poor weather conditions.