Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two at the Spanish Grand Prix, Circuit de Catalunya. Verstappen who cross the line fifth but dropped to 10^th as consequence of 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Mercedes’ George Russel, was forced on to hard tyres for the final sprint to the flag as they had no softer ones available, and left him lacking grip. Charles Leclerc, finished third.

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