“I anticipate more races like this,” expressed Lando Norris following a thrilling late battle with championship contender Oscar Piastri. Fans are equally eager for more performances like this from Norris, as he executed a brilliant one-stop strategy to clinch his fifth victory of 2025 and third win in his last four races.
With this triumph, Norris finds himself trailing his McLaren teammate by nine points at the top of the championship standings heading into the summer break. Charles Leclerc, starting from pole position, initially led the race in his Ferrari, successfully fending off the McLaren cars.
However, Leclerc encountered an unexpected issue which led to his downfall, paving the way for McLaren’s 200th Formula 1 victory. The focus then shifted to determining which McLaren driver would secure the win, with Norris ultimately taking the lead after a strategic pit stop, closely pursued by Piastri in the final laps.
Despite Piastri’s relentless pursuit on fresher tires, Norris managed to maintain his composure and avoid any errors, securing the win with a narrow margin of 0.6 seconds over Piastri.
In another notable performance, George Russell claimed third place in his Mercedes, overtaking Leclerc in the latter stages of the race. Meanwhile, Leclerc expressed frustration over his Ferrari’s performance, having failed to convert several pole positions into victories recently.
The race also saw Lewis Hamilton struggling as he finished in 12th place, a lap down from the leaders. Hamilton’s disappointment continued from a poor qualifying session, leading to calls for changes within his team.
Max Verstappen, finishing ninth in his struggling Red Bull car, reflected on a challenging weekend, acknowledging McLaren’s superior performance. Verstappen expressed confusion over his team’s lack of competitiveness, describing the situation as “weird.”
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Amidst the ups and downs of the race, drivers like Hamilton are looking forward to the summer break to regroup and refocus, emphasizing their enduring love for the sport.
