Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s dominant performance in the Austrian Grand Prix sealed McLaren’s lead in the 2025 Formula 1 championship, although there might still be challengers in the upcoming races.
Red Bull faced a tough blow at their home race, with Max Verstappen being taken out by Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the first lap, causing disappointment in the team.
Despite McLaren’s outstanding performance, Team Principal Christian Horner expressed a mix of admiration and envy, especially noting Piastri’s exceptional skill in following closely behind Norris on track.
McLaren’s latest upgrades proved to be highly effective, enhancing the car’s performance significantly compared to their competitors’.
Despite McLaren’s dominant weekend, questions on how the championship battle would have unfolded differently if Verstappen had a clean race still lingered in the paddock.
