Oscar Piastri delivered a superb performance to lead Lando Norris and secure a 1-2 victory for McLaren at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s aggressive battle with Charles Leclerc and George Russell resulted in a 10th place finish after multiple setbacks.
Piastri maintained his lead from pole position, with Verstappen quickly moving ahead of Norris in the early stages of the race.
The midfield battle intensified between the Ferraris and Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc engaging in a fierce competition for top positions.
Verstappen’s attempts to regain the lead were thwarted by a lack of grip and technical issues, forcing him into a series of pitstops and strategic tire changes.
McLaren’s strong performance and strategic pitstops allowed them to maintain their lead over Verstappen, who faced challenges with tire degradation and grip issues throughout the race.
Despite Verstappen’s efforts to reclaim top positions, he was ultimately penalized for an aggressive incident with Russell, resulting in a disappointing finish for the Red Bull driver.
