BREAKING: F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 Results: Final Classification After Penalties A…read more
F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 Results: Final Classification After Penalties A…read more
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya delivered a thrilling race filled with strategy, drama, and several post-race penalties that reshuffled the final order. After a tense 66-lap battle, fans witnessed a mix of dominant performances and heartbreaks as the official classification was finalized.
Race Winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
The Dutchman claimed another victory in commanding fashion, maintaining control throughout the race despite mid-race pressure from Ferrari and McLaren. Verstappen’s win extends his lead in the Drivers’ Championship.
Top 10 Final Classification (After Penalties):
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:30:22.457
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – +6.893s
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – +11.274s
- George Russell (Mercedes) – +18.632s
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +22.498s
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +25.901s
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – +30.442s
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) – +33.214s (5-second penalty applied for causing a collision with Alonso)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +35.167s
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine) – +39.782s
Notable Penalties:
- Sergio Pérez received a 5-second time penalty for contact with Alonso during a late-race attempt to pass into Turn 10.
- Yuki Tsunoda was handed a 10-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage, dropping him out of the points from P9 to P12.
- Logan Sargeant received a drive-through penalty converted to 20 seconds for failing to serve a pit-lane infringement correctly, which moved him to P18.
Fastest Lap: Lando Norris (1:17.864) – earns 1 bonus point
Driver of the Day: Carlos Sainz – applauded for his aggressive moves and strong podium finish in front of the home crowd.
Championship Standings Update:
- Drivers’ Championship Leader: Max Verstappen (186 pts)
- Constructors’ Leader: Red Bull Racing (312 pts)
Next up on the calendar: The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 15, where rain and strategy often play a pivotal role.
Stay tuned for more F1 updates.
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