In a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen extended his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship to a commanding 69 points over Lando Norris, who finished a close second, 2.2 seconds behind. Verstappen’s win marks his third consecutive victory in Spain, showcasing his dominance in the sport. Despite McLaren’s Lando Norris earning the fastest lap, he lamented a poor start that he felt cost him the race, reflecting a determination to close the gap to Verstappen in future races . Lewis Hamilton secured a third-place finish, marking a resurgence for Mercedes and his first podium of the season . Ferrari, however, experienced internal turmoil as drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz clashed over race tactics, further exacerbated by a disappointing performance with both drivers finishing outside the top four . Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez, finishing 8th, hopes to leverage lessons learned from the Spanish GP to enhance competitiveness in the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Off the track, Mercedes has expressed interest in signing Verstappen, although Red Bull’s Christian Horner insists that Verstappen remains committed to the team. Meanwhile, Hamilton has reiterated his intention to join Scuderia Ferrari in 2025, despite recent improvements from Mercedes and a strong showing at the Spanish GP. With the F1 circuit moving to the UK and Austria, teams are gearing up for a tight race, with strategies and driver dynamics under the spotlight.
Key points
- Verstappen wins Spanish Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 69 points over Norris.
- Internal disputes arise at Ferrari between Leclerc and Sainz, impacting team performance.
- Mercedes shows interest in Verstappen, while Hamilton confirms Ferrari move for 2025.
Contradictions👾While Verstappen is urged to improve Red Bull’s performance, he also dominates the Spanish GP.
👾Hamilton discusses Mercedes’ weaknesses but also secures a podium finish.
