Barcelona, June 1, 2025 — Oscar Piastri delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, converting pole position into a commanding win and leading a sensational 1-2 finish for McLaren. The 24-year-old Australian extended his championship lead, while teammate Lando Norris completed a clean sweep for the Woking-based team.
McLaren’s First Front-Row Lockout Since 1998
The weekend began on a high note as Piastri clinched his fourth pole position of the season, beating Norris by over two-tenths of a second in qualifying — the largest margin in 2025 so far. The result marked McLaren’s first front-row lockout at the Spanish GP since 1998, showcasing their resurgence in the F1 pecking order.
“It’s been a good weekend so far. Last year was miserable here, so to bounce back like this is special,” said Piastri.
Despite scorching heat and a track temperature of 50°C, the McLaren duo topped all three practice sessions and dominated qualifying. Max VerstappenGeorge RussellLewis Hamilton qualifying fourth and fifth respectively.
Race Recap: Piastri Prevails Amid Chaos
Starting from pole, Piastri built an early lead, while Norris lost out to Verstappen at Turn 1. The Red Bull driver later took the lead during the pit stops, prompting speculation of a three-stop strategy.
However, a late Safety Car caused by Kimi Antonelli’s retirement reshuffled the order. After Verstappen pitted again, Piastri regained the lead and never looked back. A six-lap sprint to the finish followed the restart, during which Verstappen clashed with Russell and was handed a 10-second penalty after a second collision.
Final Top 10 Results
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Isack Hadjar (RB)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull, with penalty)
Verstappen Penalized, Leclerc Shines
Leclerc capitalized on the chaos to secure Ferrari’s sole podium of the day, passing Verstappen and avoiding drama. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg impressed by charging from 15th to finish fifth, delivering Kick Sauber their best result this season.
Big Disappointments for Home Favorite and Tsunoda
Spanish fans were left disappointed as Carlos Sainz qualified 18th and finished outside the points in his home Grand Prix. Yuki Tsunoda, fighting for his Red Bull seat, had a nightmare qualifying and started last, finishing 13th after struggling with tyre wear.
Championship Picture After Spain
With this win, Oscar Piastri increases his championship lead over teammate Norris. Verstappen’s penalty sees him drop valuable points, leaving him under pressure as McLaren dominate mid-season.
Updated Drivers’ Championship Top 3
- Oscar Piastri — 142 pts
- Lando Norris — 134 pts
- Max Verstappen — 120 pts
What’s Next?
The F1 circus now heads to Canada for the 2025 Montreal Grand Prix, where Red Bull will be desperate to bounce back and McLaren will aim to continue their dominant form.
