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The Spanish Grand Prix was a strategic race that intensified with a late safety car, leading to Oscar Piastri’s impressive fifth victory in the F1 season. Piastri regained a significant chunk of the championship lead he lost to Lando Norris in Monaco and now leads by 10 points over his McLaren teammate. Max Verstappen’s frustration with the safety car chaos dominated the post-race talks at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, raising questions about his composure and performance for the weekend.
The top five performances showcased Piastri’s flawless driving, followed by Lando Norris’s incredible skills in Spain. Charles Leclerc’s strategic tire decision paid off well, leading to a strong finish and a potential podium position. Nico Hulkenberg’s top-five finish lifted his team in the constructors’ standings, showing his strategic prowess and brilliant move on Hamilton. Isack Hadjar continued his impressive season with another points-scoring race, sparking talks of a possible promotion to Red Bull. Pierre Gasly also earned points but the continuation of his performance was likely being elaborated on.
