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Crash.net’s paddock reporter Lewis Larkam picks out who impressed and who had a shocker in the 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris secured a crucial victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, fending off his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. This win revitalized Norris’s hopes of becoming the F1 world champion this year, following his disappointing race in Canada. By clinching pole position and the race win, Norris reduced Piastri’s championship lead to 15 points.
Max Verstappen experienced a setback in Austria, retiring on the opening lap and falling 61 points behind in the championship race. Ferrari emerged as winners in Austria, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing third and fourth, marking their best performance of the season and reclaiming second place in the constructors’ standings.
On the flip side, Kimi Antonelli had a tough weekend, colliding with Verstappen and receiving a three-place grid penalty for the next race. However, Liam Lawson had a standout performance, securing his best-ever result and showing promise for the remainder of the F1 season.
