Overview

• Franco Colapinto was eliminated in Q1 with the 18th fastest time after showing modest improvement in FP3.
• FIA scrutineering disqualified Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon over rear‑wing DRS infringements, promoting Colapinto two spots on the grid.
• Alpine changed Pierre Gasly’s setup after qualifying, triggering a pit‑lane start under the regulations.
• Colapinto finished 16th in the race and remains without championship points this season as Alpine continues to lack consistent race pace.
• George Russell converted pole to victory, and McLaren secured the 2025 Constructors’ title on a weekend marked by crashes, red flags and other incidents in practice.