P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Piastri wins hectic sprint as Verstappen crowned champion for third time
The McLaren driver had to fight against George Russell, who made a strong start with better grip on his soft tires, to win his first F1 victory. Max Verstappen recovered from a slow start to finish second and secure his third world championship. Lando Norris overtook Russell on the final lap to complete a McLaren 1-3 on the podium. Lewis Hamilton, despite starting 12th, managed to finish fifth after a poor sprint shootout. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari’s struggled on soft tires, falling to sixth and seventh respectively. Alex Albon scored the final point for Williams, followed by Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin and Pierre Gasly’s Alpine. The race had three Safety Car periods caused by spins from Liam Lawson and Logan Sargeant, as well as a three-way collision involving Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg, and Esteban Ocon.
Source: Crash
