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McLaren secured a 1-2 in Formula 1’s 2025 Spanish Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri leading Lando Norris, as a late safety car triggered a string of controversies that led to Max Verstappen dropping to 10th with a penalty
In the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren achieved a 1-2 with Oscar Piastri leading Lando Norris, after a late safety car and controversies caused Max Verstappen to drop to 10th due to a penalty. Verstappen initially split the McLarens but was passed by Norris before pitstops. Verstappen’s three-stop strategy clashed with McLaren’s two-stop plan. A late-race battle ensued with Verstappen and Norris amid blue-flagged backmarkers. Verstappen faced issues post-safety car deployment and ultimately got a 10-second penalty, finishing 10th. Nico Hulkenberg impressed by finishing sixth, while Lewis Hamilton struggled to secure sixth place. Fernando Alonso faced challenges but managed to finish in the points.
