Sprint race recap
Spoiler alert – if you’ve not watched it and you plan to, look away now.
Seriously, look away.
Okay, are they gone?
Good. So, Max Verstappen wrested the lead from Oscar Piastri on the first lap and put in a strong defensive drive to keep the Australian behind throughout the 15-lap event. Verstappen’s low-drag package offered a huge boost on the straights, especially with the tow from Piastri at the start.
Lando Norris finished third after getting draft-passed by Charles Leclerc on the opening lap, but he reclaimed the place a few laps later.
Sprint race results – 15 laps
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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