Oscar Piastri has extended his title lead to 10 points after holding off Lando Norris for victory at a Spanish Grand Prix which was ultimately dominated by late Max Verstappen drama.
Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty after he appeared to intentionally ram into George Russell’s Mercedes.
He dropped to 10th place, with Charles Leclerc in the final podium position.
Key points
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Oscar Piastri retained his lead from pole while Max Verstappen passed Lando Norris into Turn 1
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George Russell dropped down to fourth behind both Ferraris
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Ferrari instruct Lewis Hamilton to let Charles Leclerc past
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Lando Norris overtakes Verstappen to take back second place
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But Verstappen undercut the McLarens to take the lead
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Piastri reclaims lead as Red Bull opt for three-stop strategy before Kimi Antonelli brings out late Safety Car
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Verstappen, in third, unhappy to be put on hard tyre
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Leclerc overtook Verstappen on the restart, Red Bull driver felt he was hit on the straight and then was nearly passed by George Russell
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When told to give the position back to Russell, Verstappen appeared to intentionally hit the Mercedes and was given a 10s penalty, dropping him to 10th
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Piastri wins to extend his title lead to 10 points over Norris
