P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri won the Spanish GP to establish a bigger lead in the F1 World Championship, amid a late Safety Car saw Max Verstappen lose a certain podium spot.
Oscar Piastri’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix extended his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship, with Max Verstappen penalised for a clash with George Russell during a late Safety Car period. McLaren successfully fended off Verstappen’s challenge, but he eventually received a 10-second time penalty for an incident with Russell.
At the start of the race, Piastri maintained his lead, while Verstappen overtook Norris for second. Hamilton also made moves, passing Russell for fourth and Leclerc for sixth. Hulkenberg impressed by gaining positions early on.
As the race progressed, Piastri and Verstappen battled at the front. Leclerc pressured Hamilton for position, and Norris started closing the gap to Verstappen. Piastri’s lead extended as Verstappen dropped positions due to a pit stop.
Norris eventually passed Verstappen for second place, while Piastri struggled with rear grip issues. Verstappen made progress through the field, with Leclerc also opting for a pit stop. Piastri maintained his lead despite challenges from the competitors behind him.
