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McLaren’s One-Two at Austria Turns Title Fight into Teammates’ Duel

After Red Bull publicly conceded the title, the drivers’ championship now hinges on a battle between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Silverstone.

Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing on the pit wall during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
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Overview

  • At the Austrian Grand Prix, McLaren locked out the front row and secured a commanding one-two finish with Lando Norris in first and Oscar Piastri second.
  • Oscar Piastri extended his championship lead to 15 points over Norris, turning their intra-team rivalry into the season’s defining title battle.
  • Max Verstappen retired on the first lap following a collision with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, prompting Red Bull figures including Helmut Marko to acknowledge their title bid is effectively lost.
  • McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised the drivers’ sportsmanship after a close wheel-to-wheel contest and Norris urged Silverstone fans to support all competitors, including Piastri.
  • Ferrari’s podium in Austria lifted it into second place in the constructors’ standings while McLaren maintains a substantial cushion at the top ahead of the British Grand Prix.