Formula 1: McLaren continue dominance with 1-2 in Spain

Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two at the Spanish Grand Prix Sunday as a late safety car led to a controversial final few laps involving Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Verstappen was forced onto hard tyres for the final sprint to the flag and was involved in a series of incidents with Mercedes' George Russell.

Verstappen crossed the line fifth but dropped to 10th as a consequence of a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Russell.

The four-time champion had kept the pressure on the McLarens with a three-stop strategy compared to their two, and was on course for third place before the safety car, sent out after Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli pulled off with an engine failure.

But Verstappen's race fell apart after Red Bull fitted hard tyres to Verstappen's car, leaving him vulnerable to the other drivers, who all fitted soft rubber.

Verstappen was also given three penalty points on his licence, which puts him on 11, one away from a race ban.

Piastri's fifth win of the season moves him into a 10-point lead over Norris in the championship, but Verstappen's eventful final few laps left him 49 points behind the Australian.

With nine races taking place so far, Piastri has five wins with Norris and Verstappen both winning twice this season. The next race will take place at the Canadian Grand Prix on 15 June 2025.

Formula 1 Championship leaderboard

1) Oscar Piastri ( McLaren) 186 points

2) Lando Norris (McLaren) 176 points

3) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 137 points

4) George Russell (Mercedes) 111 points

5) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 94 points

6) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 71 points

7) AK Antonelli (Mercedes) 48 points

8) Alex Albon (Williams) 42 points

9) Issck Hadjar (Racing Bulls) 21 points

10) Esteban Ocon (Haas) 20 points

11) Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) 16 points

12) Lance Stroll Jr (Aston Martin) 14 points

13) Carlos Sainz Jr (Williams) 12 points

14) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 11 points

15) Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) 10 points

16) Oliver Bearman (Haas) 6 points

17) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) 4 points

18) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 2 points

19) Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) 0 points

20) Jack Doohan (Alpine) 0 points