Overview

• George Russell claimed Mercedes’ first win of the 2025 season by leading from pole and fending off Max Verstappen.
• Lando Norris’ late move on Oscar Piastri triggered a collision three laps from the finish that ended his race and handed Piastri fourth place.
• Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula One podium by finishing third and became the third youngest driver to stand on an F1 rostrum.
• FIA stewards rejected Red Bull’s protest over Russell’s actions during the safety car period and imposed a five-second penalty on Norris that did not alter his final classification.
• McLaren team principal Andrea Stella cautioned that Norris might struggle with his confidence following the crash but affirmed equal support for both McLaren drivers.