Austrian GP: Perfect Norris dominates Piastri, Verstappen heartache
F1 NewsSunday, 29 June 2025 at 21:20
In what may go down as the most important victory of his career and a vital one for this campaign, Lando Norris beat his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Austrian Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship season, at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
Norris delivered one of his most dominant weekends, crowned by a resounding victory in Austria today, the McLaren never put a foot wrong all weekend. Blitzed the field by over half a second, on the shortest track on the roster (!) to claim pole in Qualifying on Saturday and today, made a rocket start and thereafter controlled the race to win his seventh Grand Prix.
Credit to Oscar Piastri, who gave it all he had; some Hail Mary attacks early on amounted to nothing but a flat spot. Today, the Australian did not have an answer to his teammate; the other guy raised the benchmark this time and the title race is very much on.
But not for Max Verstappen. The Dutch ace, normally unmatached when racing through the field, was an innocent victim of errant Kimi Antonelli, who forgot to break into that sharp right-hand Turn 3, torpedoed into the #1 Red Bull. Race over on the spot for both.
Silly rookie error denied us what might have been a day of Max Magic. All around the Red Bull Ring, swathed in the Orange of Verstappen's Army, hearts broke. It was audible.
With Verstappen out, it was all about Norris vs Piastri
Norris versus Piastri. What about Ferrari? They simply were not in the running for the top spot of the podium, no matter how good the Spielberg updates were. By half distance, in P3 Leclerc was a dozen seconds down on them, with Lewis Hamilton holding station behind his teammate, three seconds or so adrift.
The McLaren boys entertained. Both needed warnings from their engineers. But unlike Canada there was no bust metal. They kept it clean, despite a close moment or two that would've had Andrea Stella and the Orange pitwall sweating.
But Norris in Masterclass-mode did not falter, had a slick answer to everything Piastri threw at him. Doing exactly what was required from FP2 onwards, the first time he climbed into his car. But the hour's absence did not dent his spirit. Lando simply put his head down and ensured he was P1 all weekend long. A rare perfect one.
His 'ghosts' of last year here at Red Bull Ring (clash with Verstappen during battle for the lead) and more recently Canada, were exorcised today in Austria.
Speaking in parc ferme after winning his most important race, Norris beamed: "It was a tough race. Pushing the whole way through! Tricky, hot, tiring, but the perfect result for us as a team. A one-two is exactly what we want and we did it again, so I'm very happy.
"We had a great battle, that's for sure! It was a lot of fun. For me, a lot of stress but a lot of fun. A nice battle, so well done to Oscar," added Norris, who is now 15 points down on Piastri in the 2025 F1 Drivers' championship standings. Seven closer than he was before the start of the race.
Norris provides reality check for Piastri
For Piastri, it was a reality check. His teammate is blisteringly quick when he gets his act together, like today. Oscar never really looked like he had enough to challenge, let alone beat his teammate. He was unlucky in his final Qualifying Q3 run, but he might've had a couple of tenths more, but not six tenths that Norris unleashed.
Piastri summed his race to P2: "It was intense. I hope it was good watching because it was pretty hard work from the car. I tried my absolute best. I probably could have done a better job when I just got ahead momentarily. But it was a good battle. A bit on the edge at times, and probably pushed the limits a bit far.
"It was a good race. That's what we're here to do - to try to race each other and fight for wins. That's what we did today. It was close for me but not quite enough," lamented Piastri.
Knowing Piastri, and the history of this incredible battle between McLaren teammates, he will regroup, think it through and bounce back for Silverstone. Unless Norris keeps his momentum for his home race and beyond. Increasingly so, one of them will be the Champion this year! Think about that.
Leclerc: Just not enough pace
Leclerc took the final podium spot. From P2, on the grid, he was swallowed up by Piastri exiting Turn 2 and spent the entire afternoon crossing the finish line 19 seconds behind the leaders. It was an almost anonymous afternoon for the Ferrari driver. Ditto his teammate Hamilton, a further ten seconds behind in P4.
Leclerc said in parc ferme afterwards: "I rate our weekend as a team really well. Unfortunately, the pace was just not enough. At the first corner, I was thinking about going [for it] but Lando closed the door and that left the door open to Oscar.
"They were too fast for us to stay in second, so third was the best we could do. I don't regret anything we did. I think we did our maximum. Just not enough pace," Leclerc reckoned.
However you look at it, in a sport where it's all about winning, for the most successful team in Formula 1, it was another underwhelming weekend for the Reds on a day their under-fire team principal, Fred Vasseur, who missed race day in Spielberg to sort out personal matters.
Lonely race to P5 for Russell
Last year's winner, George Russell, soldiered on to a lonely P5 in no-one-is-around-land. The Mercedes in the scorching heat on Sunday was nothing like the race-winning weapon he had in Canada. The gap of 62 seconds to the winners, their customers, McLaren, will be concerning for Toto Wolff's team.
Liam Lawson was the best of the Red Bull brigade, even beating Verstappen in Qualifying on Saturday and his p6 the best result of the season for the VCARB driver who is finding his form after the his misadventures in the senior team.
Trouncing Yuki Tsunoda, who replaced him in the second 'cursed' RBR seat, has to be a special pleasure for the Kiwi, who was not given even half the chance the beleaguered Japanese driver has had to fill that troublesome number two role.
As expected, with a whiff of a solid car Fernando Alonso delivers, while his teammate Lance Stroll does not. The veteran Aston Martin driver converted P11 into P7 with a solid drive, going wheel to wheel with his protégé Gabriel Bortoleto in the Sauber, which was a highlight, and a duel they both enjoyed.
In contrast, in the other Aston Martin, Stroll was Stroll. Bad. Outqualified again by Alonso, making the score Qualifying 23-0 between the pair! From P16 on the grid he laboured to P14, aided by four retirments.
Those included Antonelli and Verstappen who are sure to have finished way ahead of Stroll, as well as a double DNF for Williams on a miserable weekend for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz in particular.
Stella: It was intense racing
Final word to the winning boss, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella: “It was intense racing, but that’s what we are here for, a race. It was an open race today. Here in Austria, it’s a special track in which, when you get the DRS, you stay hooked to the car ahead. This is what happened in the first stint, because the pace between Lando and Oscar was very similar.
"They stayed together, and at the end of the stint, Oscar actually had a couple of chances. There was also another one in the middle of the stint. But we are very happy, very proud of how they handled the situation.
"We needed to give Oscar a bit of advice in terms of the manoeuvre in corner four, which he actually acknowledged. I’m proud of him for how he said straight after the chequered flag that he was sorry for that manoeuvre; he went a little too far.
"It’s not easy. It’s Formula 1, he’s racing hard, but it’s a good day," declared the clearly satisfied McLaren F1 boss, whose team are a substantial step closer to sealing the 2025 F1 World Championship title long before this season ends.
And Stella will also know that most likely it will be either the name of Lando or Oscar that will be engraved on the most prestigious trophy in motorsport. That has to feel good.
2025 Austrian Grand Prix Result
2025 Austrian Grand Prix as it happened
Lap 0/70
The start of the Austrian Grand Prix was delayed after Carlos Sainz’s car failed on the grid. Set to start 19th, the Spaniard radioed, “Something is stopping the car from moving forward,” prompting an aborted start procedure.
The start of the Austrian Grand Prix was delayed after Carlos Sainz’s car failed on the grid. Set to start 19th, the Spaniard radioed, “Something is stopping the car from moving forward,” prompting an aborted start procedure.
Although Sainz managed to get going and reached the pit lane, his Williams then caught fire due to overheated rear brakes. Mechanics used extinguishers to control the flames, but the damage proved terminal.
“Game over,” Sainz was told over team radio, confirming his retirement before the race began. As a result of the delay, the FIA rescheduled the start time to 14:15 UK time and reduced the race distance to 70 laps instead of the original 71.
Elsewhere on the grid, all of the top nine starters opted for medium tyres, with several midfielders choosing softs to gamble on early progress. Warm conditions pointed to a likely two-stop race, with McLaren expected to benefit most from the heat.
Lap 1/70
Lights out, Norris clean getaway, cuts across Leclerc into Turn 1. Ferrari trapped inside, Piastri sweeps into P2. McLaren one-two.
Antonelli forgets to brake into Turn 3, spears into Verstappen. Double DNF. Safety Car deployed.
Antonelli: “Sorry about that, I locked the rear.”
Verstappen: “I’m out, I got hit like crazy. F@cking idiots.”
Lights out, Norris clean getaway, cuts across Leclerc into Turn 1. Ferrari trapped inside, Piastri sweeps into P2. McLaren one-two.
Antonelli forgets to brake into Turn 3, spears into Verstappen. Double DNF. Safety Car deployed.
Antonelli: “Sorry about that, I locked the rear.”
Verstappen: “I’m out, I got hit like crazy. F@cking idiots.”
Lap 3/70
Race resumes. Norris gets the jump on Piastri.
Russell dives inside Hamilton at Turn 4, squeezed out. Hamilton holds P4.
Russell: “Lewis just closed the door under braking.”
Race resumes. Norris gets the jump on Piastri.
Russell dives inside Hamilton at Turn 4, squeezed out. Hamilton holds P4.
Russell: “Lewis just closed the door under braking.”
Lap 5/70
DRS enabled. Piastri 0.5s behind Norris. In striking range.
McLaren team tensions simmering after Canada clash.
DRS enabled. Piastri 0.5s behind Norris. In striking range.
McLaren team tensions simmering after Canada clash.
Lap 6/70
Piastri lunges inside at Turn 4. Norris holds firm, keeps lead.
Wheel-to-wheel racing between teammates.
Piastri lunges inside at Turn 4. Norris holds firm, keeps lead.
Wheel-to-wheel racing between teammates.
Lap 7/70
Norris finds margin, slight gap. Piastri still in DRS zone.
Norris finds margin, slight gap. Piastri still in DRS zone.
Lap 8/70
McLarens over half a second faster than the rest.
Piastri clinging to Norris in DRS.
Leclerc now 3s back in P3.
McLarens over half a second faster than the rest.
Piastri clinging to Norris in DRS.
Leclerc now 3s back in P3.
Lap 9/70
Piastri slides out of Turn 5. Dirty air hurting grip.
Leclerc pulls 2.5s clear of Hamilton.
Hamilton opens gap to Russell behind.
Piastri slides out of Turn 5. Dirty air hurting grip.
Leclerc pulls 2.5s clear of Hamilton.
Hamilton opens gap to Russell behind.
Lap 10/70
Piastri attacks. Norris defends into Turn 4.
McLarens close, no contact.
High-risk, high-stakes duel continues.
Piastri attacks. Norris defends into Turn 4.
McLarens close, no contact.
High-risk, high-stakes duel continues.
Lap 11/70
Norris runs wide at Turn 1, Piastri leads into Turn 3.
Norris uses DRS, retakes lead into Turn 4.
Piastri sniffs a move into Turn 6, backs out.
Albon passes Gasly for P6 as soft tyres drop off.
Norris runs wide at Turn 1, Piastri leads into Turn 3.
Norris uses DRS, retakes lead into Turn 4.
Piastri sniffs a move into Turn 6, backs out.
Albon passes Gasly for P6 as soft tyres drop off.
Lap 12/70
Gap holds at 0.6–0.7s.
Piastri holds station. Leclerc now 4s ahead of Hamilton.
Lead trio all within 5s.
Gap holds at 0.6–0.7s.
Piastri holds station. Leclerc now 4s ahead of Hamilton.
Lead trio all within 5s.
Lap 13/70
Norris edges gap to 0.9s.
Piastri close to losing DRS.
Momentum shifting toward Norris.
Norris edges gap to 0.9s.
Piastri close to losing DRS.
Momentum shifting toward Norris.
Lap 13/70
Gasly loses place to Bortoleto.
Gasly pits, followed by Albon.
Bortoleto up to P6—strong run from the Sauber rookie.
Gasly loses place to Bortoleto.
Gasly pits, followed by Albon.
Bortoleto up to P6—strong run from the Sauber rookie.
Lap 15/70
Piastri back on the attack. Forces Norris to defend at Turn 4.
Leclerc five seconds off lead.
Piastri back on the attack. Forces Norris to defend at Turn 4.
Leclerc five seconds off lead.
Lap 16/70
Norris can't shake Piastri. DRS keeping McLaren duo locked.
Hamilton finds pace. Gap to Leclerc under 4s, pulls clear of Russell.
Leclerc told to lift and coast.
Norris can't shake Piastri. DRS keeping McLaren duo locked.
Hamilton finds pace. Gap to Leclerc under 4s, pulls clear of Russell.
Leclerc told to lift and coast.
Lap 17/70
Albon retires. Second DNF for Williams after Sainz.
Disaster for the Grove outfit.
Albon retires. Second DNF for Williams after Sainz.
Disaster for the Grove outfit.
Lap 18/70
Norris leads by 0.8s. Both pushing limits.
Track limits warning imminent if mistakes come.
Norris leads by 0.8s. Both pushing limits.
Track limits warning imminent if mistakes come.
Lap 19/70
Russell pits. Mercedes rejoins in P11.
Looks isolated behind Ferrari pair.
Russell pits. Mercedes rejoins in P11.
Looks isolated behind Ferrari pair.
Lap 20/70
Piastri nearly crashes into Norris at Turn 4.
Late braking, locks up, just avoids contact.
Heart-stopping moment.
Piastri nearly crashes into Norris at Turn 4.
Late braking, locks up, just avoids contact.
Heart-stopping moment.
Lap 21/70
McLaren react. Norris pits.
Slow stop at 3.1s. Rejoins ahead of Bortoleto.
McLaren react. Norris pits.
Slow stop at 3.1s. Rejoins ahead of Bortoleto.
Lap 22/70
Piastri stays out. Reports flat spot.
Team says: “Flatspot is fine.”
Piastri: “Not pleasant but it’s OK.”
Leclerc and Hamilton also stay out.
Piastri stays out. Reports flat spot.
Team says: “Flatspot is fine.”
Piastri: “Not pleasant but it’s OK.”
Leclerc and Hamilton also stay out.
Lap 23/70
Piastri chooses tyre advantage.
Asked if he wants to rejoin 1.5s or 4s behind Norris—chooses latter.
Gap now 17s. Norris will remain ahead.
Piastri chooses tyre advantage.
Asked if he wants to rejoin 1.5s or 4s behind Norris—chooses latter.
Gap now 17s. Norris will remain ahead.
Lap 24/70
Piastri pits. Stop: 3.4s.
Rejoins 5s behind Norris.
Piastri pits. Stop: 3.4s.
Rejoins 5s behind Norris.
Lap 25/70
Ferrari call in Leclerc.
Rejoins behind Lawson and Alonso, both yet to stop.
Hamilton temporarily leads.
Ferrari call in Leclerc.
Rejoins behind Lawson and Alonso, both yet to stop.
Hamilton temporarily leads.
Lap 27/70
Hamilton pits.
Norris retakes lead.
Hamilton rejoins 4s behind Leclerc, who has cleared Alonso.
Hamilton pits.
Norris retakes lead.
Hamilton rejoins 4s behind Leclerc, who has cleared Alonso.
Lap 28/70
Norris leads by 6s.
Piastri has fresher tyres by 4 laps but is slower for now.
Bortoleto passes Hülkenberg for P9. Climbing steadily post-stop.
Norris leads by 6s.
Piastri has fresher tyres by 4 laps but is slower for now.
Bortoleto passes Hülkenberg for P9. Climbing steadily post-stop.
Lap 29/70
Piastri warned by McLaren: “Feedback from pit wall: manoeuvre in Turn 4 with lock-up was too marginal. We can’t do that again.”
Piastri warned by McLaren: “Feedback from pit wall: manoeuvre in Turn 4 with lock-up was too marginal. We can’t do that again.”
Lap 30/70
Leclerc questions Ferrari strategy: “Why did we box into traffic?”
Leclerc and Hamilton clear backmarkers.
Hamilton forced off-track to pass Lawson.
Leclerc questions Ferrari strategy: “Why did we box into traffic?”
Leclerc and Hamilton clear backmarkers.
Hamilton forced off-track to pass Lawson.
Lap 31/70
Tsunoda sends it on Colapinto at Turn 4.
Contact. Colapinto spins, drops to P14.
Incident under investigation.
Tsunoda sends it on Colapinto at Turn 4.
Contact. Colapinto spins, drops to P14.
Incident under investigation.
Lap 32/70
Tsunoda pits for new front wing.
Drops to P16, last of runners.
More trouble pending with stewards.
Tsunoda pits for new front wing.
Drops to P16, last of runners.
More trouble pending with stewards.
Lap 33/70
Piastri chips away at Norris.
Gap down to 5.8s. Momentum slowly shifting.
Piastri chips away at Norris.
Gap down to 5.8s. Momentum slowly shifting.
Lap 34/70
Tsunoda handed 10-second time penalty.
Red Bull’s home race goes from bad to worse.
Alonso still hasn't stopped—Aston Martin possibly gambling on one-stopper.
Tsunoda handed 10-second time penalty.
Red Bull’s home race goes from bad to worse.
Alonso still hasn't stopped—Aston Martin possibly gambling on one-stopper.
Lap 35/70
Half-distance reached.
Piastri sets fastest lap, takes 0.5s out of Norris.
Gap now 5.3s. Game on.
Half-distance reached.
Piastri sets fastest lap, takes 0.5s out of Norris.
Gap now 5.3s. Game on.
Lap 37/70
Norris responds to Piastri pressure. Gap back up to 5.5s.
Leclerc 20s off lead in P3, Hamilton 3s behind.
Russell 48s behind Norris, just ahead of Bortoleto. Could be lapped.
Bortoleto running P6, 3s behind Russell with fresher tyres. First F1 points on the cards?
Norris responds to Piastri pressure. Gap back up to 5.5s.
Leclerc 20s off lead in P3, Hamilton 3s behind.
Russell 48s behind Norris, just ahead of Bortoleto. Could be lapped.
Bortoleto running P6, 3s behind Russell with fresher tyres. First F1 points on the cards?
Lap 39/70
Piastri back on the charge. Gap to Norris down to 4.5s.
Second pit stop window approaching.
Piastri back on the charge. Gap to Norris down to 4.5s.
Second pit stop window approaching.
Lap 40/70
Piastri laps one second quicker, cuts lead to 3.5s.
Norris appears to be in tyre trouble.
Hamilton reports overheating rears.
Gap to Leclerc stable at 4s. Russell 18s back in P5.
Ferrari clear best of the rest.
Piastri laps one second quicker, cuts lead to 3.5s.
Norris appears to be in tyre trouble.
Hamilton reports overheating rears.
Gap to Leclerc stable at 4s. Russell 18s back in P5.
Ferrari clear best of the rest.
Lap 41/70
Gap shrinks to 3.0s. Piastri now clearly sees Norris ahead.
Momentum building for another McLaren duel.
Gap shrinks to 3.0s. Piastri now clearly sees Norris ahead.
Momentum building for another McLaren duel.
Lap 43/70
Both McLarens now dealing with traffic.
Piastri faster in high-speed sections, Norris warned.
Alonso right behind Lawson for P9—battle brewing as leaders approach to lap them.
Both McLarens now dealing with traffic.
Piastri faster in high-speed sections, Norris warned.
Alonso right behind Lawson for P9—battle brewing as leaders approach to lap them.
Lap 44/70
Hülkenberg pits from P7, rejoins in 3s gap between Norris and Piastri.
Advantage Norris, who now has buffer.
Piastri gets traffic and turbulence.
Hülkenberg pits from P7, rejoins in 3s gap between Norris and Piastri.
Advantage Norris, who now has buffer.
Piastri gets traffic and turbulence.
Lap 45/70
Piastri stuck 1.5s behind Hülkenberg, caught in dirty air.
Norris gap up to 3.7s.
Leclerc pulls 6s clear of Hamilton. Ferrari podium likely slipping away for Hamilton.
Piastri stuck 1.5s behind Hülkenberg, caught in dirty air.
Norris gap up to 3.7s.
Leclerc pulls 6s clear of Hamilton. Ferrari podium likely slipping away for Hamilton.
Lap 47/70
Piastri finally clears Hülkenberg, but time lost.
Instead of closing gap, he’s fallen further behind Norris.
Piastri finally clears Hülkenberg, but time lost.
Instead of closing gap, he’s fallen further behind Norris.
Lap 48/70
Hamilton oversteers at Turn 3, runs wide.
Now 8s behind Leclerc in P4.
Hamilton oversteers at Turn 3, runs wide.
Now 8s behind Leclerc in P4.
Lap 49/70
Piastri runs wide at Turn 1.
Gap to Norris now 4.1s.
Final pit stops approaching.
Piastri runs wide at Turn 1.
Gap to Norris now 4.1s.
Final pit stops approaching.
Lap 50/70
Leclerc pits. Rejoins 12s behind Hamilton.
Creates free air for Norris to box.
Leclerc pits. Rejoins 12s behind Hamilton.
Creates free air for Norris to box.
Lap 51/70
Hamilton debates team call to pit.
Eventually boxes for mediums, stays P4.
Hamilton debates team call to pit.
Eventually boxes for mediums, stays P4.
Lap 52/70
Cryptic McLaren radio: “This is the Germany situation.”
No explanation given. Strategic code?
Cryptic McLaren radio: “This is the Germany situation.”
No explanation given. Strategic code?
Lap 53/70
Norris pits. Clean stop, mediums on.
Rejoins in clear air, set for run to the finish.
Norris pits. Clean stop, mediums on.
Rejoins in clear air, set for run to the finish.
Lap 54/70
Piastri pits one lap later. Clean stop.
Rejoins 3.3s behind Norris, but stuck behind Tsunoda and Colapinto battling ahead.
Unclear moment post-pit stop—Colapinto and Tsunoda fighting, nearly collect Piastri.
Close call for McLaren.
Piastri pits one lap later. Clean stop.
Rejoins 3.3s behind Norris, but stuck behind Tsunoda and Colapinto battling ahead.
Unclear moment post-pit stop—Colapinto and Tsunoda fighting, nearly collect Piastri.
Close call for McLaren.
Lap 57/70
Piastri trails Norris by 3.5s.
Only one lap fresher tyres—closing the gap will be tough.
Piastri trails Norris by 3.5s.
Only one lap fresher tyres—closing the gap will be tough.
Lap 58/70
Bortoleto charging on fresh tyres after second stop.
Runs P8, 9s behind Lawson and Alonso—both on one-stoppers.
Closing fast.
Bortoleto charging on fresh tyres after second stop.
Runs P8, 9s behind Lawson and Alonso—both on one-stoppers.
Closing fast.
Lap 59/70
Piastri sets new fastest lap. Gap down to 3.0s.
Both McLarens approaching heavy traffic in final laps.
Piastri sets new fastest lap. Gap down to 3.0s.
Both McLarens approaching heavy traffic in final laps.
Lap 60/70
Piastri goes quicker again. Gap 2.3s.
Norris stuck behind Hadjar.
Ocon passes Hadjar for P10, final point.
Bortoleto closing on Alonso for potential P6–P8 scrap.
Piastri goes quicker again. Gap 2.3s.
Norris stuck behind Hadjar.
Ocon passes Hadjar for P10, final point.
Bortoleto closing on Alonso for potential P6–P8 scrap.
Lap 61/70
Norris: “I need some pace, please help.”
Told Piastri faster in high-speed corners.
Gap at 1.8s.
Norris: “I need some pace, please help.”
Told Piastri faster in high-speed corners.
Gap at 1.8s.
Lap 62/70
Ocon lets both McLarens through cleanly.
Gap holds at 1.8s.
Ocon lets both McLarens through cleanly.
Gap holds at 1.8s.
Lap 63/70
Norris and Piastri matching lap times in high 1:08s.
Battle now depends on traffic timing.
Leclerc and Hamilton cruising to P3 and P4—gap to lead over 25s.
Norris and Piastri matching lap times in high 1:08s.
Battle now depends on traffic timing.
Leclerc and Hamilton cruising to P3 and P4—gap to lead over 25s.
Lap 64/70
Norris radio: front wing damage affecting balance.
Engineer: “There’s nothing we can do.”
Norris radio: front wing damage affecting balance.
Engineer: “There’s nothing we can do.”
Lap 65/70
Gap remains at 1.8s.
Piastri can’t find extra pace.
Alonso still within 1s of Lawson in P7.
Bortoleto closing in on both—within 3s.
Gap remains at 1.8s.
Piastri can’t find extra pace.
Alonso still within 1s of Lawson in P7.
Bortoleto closing in on both—within 3s.
Lap 66/70
Still no change. Gap locked at 1.8s.
Traffic may decide the final act—time running out.
Colapinto explains near-collision with Piastri: “I couldn’t see him.”
Stewards hand him 5s penalty.
Still no change. Gap locked at 1.8s.
Traffic may decide the final act—time running out.
Colapinto explains near-collision with Piastri: “I couldn’t see him.”
Stewards hand him 5s penalty.
Lap 66/70
Gap remains 1.8s.
Traffic still a factor. Piastri running out of time.
Gap remains 1.8s.
Traffic still a factor. Piastri running out of time.
Lap 67/70
Bortoleto now within DRS of Alonso for P7.
McLarens closing rapidly behind the battling pair.
Norris told to focus on “corner discipline” at Turns 1 and 3.
Gap at 2.0s.
Bortoleto now within DRS of Alonso for P7.
McLarens closing rapidly behind the battling pair.
Norris told to focus on “corner discipline” at Turns 1 and 3.
Gap at 2.0s.
Lap 68/70
Alonso and Bortoleto continue intense duel.
Norris and Piastri now caught in their wake.
Gap drops slightly to 1.7s.
Alonso and Bortoleto continue intense duel.
Norris and Piastri now caught in their wake.
Gap drops slightly to 1.7s.
Lap 69/70
Bortoleto passes Alonso at Turn 3.
Alonso reclaims P7 in next DRS zone.
Norris 1.5s ahead of Piastri with two laps to go.
Bortoleto passes Alonso at Turn 3.
Alonso reclaims P7 in next DRS zone.
Norris 1.5s ahead of Piastri with two laps to go.
Lap 70/70
Norris clears Bortoleto and Alonso.
Piastri delayed in traffic. Gap down to 1.1s but too late.
Norris clears Bortoleto and Alonso.
Piastri delayed in traffic. Gap down to 1.1s but too late.
Finish
Norris wins the Austrian Grand Prix!
Gap to Piastri at the flag: 2.7s.
McLaren dominant but delivers a thrilling head-to-head fight.
Leclerc P3, Hamilton P4.
4–0 to Leclerc in podiums versus Hamilton this season.
Norris wins the Austrian Grand Prix!
Gap to Piastri at the flag: 2.7s.
McLaren dominant but delivers a thrilling head-to-head fight.
Leclerc P3, Hamilton P4.
4–0 to Leclerc in podiums versus Hamilton this season.
2025 Austrian Grand Prix Top 10 Provisional Result
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