P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Crash.net picks out who impressed and who had a shocker in the 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris fought off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to claim a crucial victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking a significant comeback after his Canada disappointment.
Norris’s stellar performance included topping all practice sessions, securing pole position, and converting it into his third win of the season, reducing Piastri’s championship lead to 15 points.
The McLaren 1-2 finish solidified their position at the top of the constructors’ standings, with Norris emerging as a strong contender for the F1 world championship title this year.
On the other hand, Max Verstappen faced a setback with an early retirement, falling 61 points behind in the championship race, making his title defense more challenging.
Ferrari emerged as winners with their best weekend of the 2025 season, securing third and fourth places in Austria and reclaiming second in the constructors’ standings from Mercedes.
However, Kimi Antonelli faced disappointment after a crash in Austria, contrasting his heroics in Canada, while Liam Lawson enjoyed a breakthrough with his best-ever F1 result after a challenging season.
