Piastri maintained strong pace throughout the race, gradually building a gap from Norris, whose car developed critical brake issues in the closing laps. Norris, told by his race engineer to avoid unnecessary risks, managed to nurse the car home just 1.3 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell, who took third. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen placed fourth, followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in fifth and Lewis Hamilton in sixth.
The race featured early drama when Leclerc and Hamilton collided, forcing both to recover through the field. Esteban Ocon finished seventh, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli in eighth, Alex Albon in ninth, and Oliver Bearman in tenth. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso was the only retirement.
Antonelli was surprisingly named Driver of the Day, despite finishing behind a Haas and five places behind his teammate—a decision that raised eyebrows among fans and commentators alike.
McLaren’s strong showing narrowed the championship gap, with Piastri now emerging as a serious contender. The Australian’s composure and pace were key, especially as Norris struggled to control a braking issue in the final laps.
With this win, Piastri has thrown his name into serious championship contention as the 2025 Formula One season heats up.