2025 Spanish Grand Prix: McLaren sets Barcelona alight, Verstappen loses his footing
✨ Barcelona under the sun, McLaren in full acceleration
On the legendary Circuit de Barcelona , the Catalan heat was barely a rival to McLaren's sparkling dominance . From practice onwards, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris displayed incredible speed, locking out the front row in qualifying thanks to a masterful lap from Piastri.
But the real spectacle began on Sunday, under clear skies, when the lights went out and the two McLarens surged out of the gate, leaving behind a pack searching for a pace capable of keeping up with them.
🎯 A precise strategy and perfect timing
The race picked up speed thanks to flawless strategic management: two perfectly synchronized stops, impeccable race pace, and above all Piastri's ability to keep his cool , even when a safety car reshuffled the cards after an incident .
At the restart, the McLarens took off again, while Max Verstappen plunged into chaos : penalty for repeated contact (including one with Russell), controversial collision, penalty lap... The delay began to cost him, and finally, he fell from fifth to tenth place.
🏆 A historic double, a podium for Leclerc and a warning for Red Bull
Crossing the line, Oscar Piastri secured his fifth victory of the season , taking Norris into second position for an almost unreal McLaren display.
Charles Leclerc completed the podium, giving Ferrari a saving performance despite the heat and tension of the circuit.
Meanwhile, George Russell moved up to fourth place, just ahead of the impressive Nico Hülkenberg , proving that consistency pays off , especially when the competition slips.
🔥 Atmosphere, stakes and twists
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix will remain a turning point: McLaren sets its pace and confirms its championship ambitions. Piastri and Norris march in unison, exploiting every opportunity, and leaving the others behind. As for Verstappen, his lack of composure and his incidents reignite the debate about race penalties and the pressure on his shoulders.
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source: https://www.leparisien.fr
