McLaren’s Piastri and Norris Out to Break Verstappen’s Hold on Spanish Grand Prix
- The Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will take place this weekend with McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris aiming to end Max Verstappen's recent dominance.
- This contest follows McLaren's strong 2025 start, with Piastri and Norris winning six of eight races, while Verstappen faces mounting pressure despite his four consecutive world titles.
- Changes to F1 regulations enforcing stricter flex tests on front wings are effective from this race, potentially affecting car performance and race order among teams including McLaren and Red Bull.
- Piastri emphasized that their goal is to compete at the highest level and contend for the title, driven by the healthy rivalry with teammate Norris that helps both of them elevate their performance.
- With Piastri leading the championship by a narrow margin over Norris and Verstappen third, McLaren threatens Verstappen's hold on both the Spanish Grand Prix and the overall title as the season progresses.
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Piastri and Norris Look to Break Verstappen's Dominance at the Spanish Grand Prix.
BARCELONA (AP) — Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just a hair at the top of the Formula One drivers' standings, and the McLaren duo will be looking to break Max Verstappen's dominance in the championship this weekend.
McLaren’s Piastri and Norris out to break Verstappen’s hold on Spanish Grand Prix
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have just three points between them at the top of the F1 standings as the McLaren pair aim to break Max Verstappen’s hold on the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. Verstappen has driven his Red Bull to victory at the race held north of Barcelona for the last three seasons, using the high-speed track as a stepping stone toward his haul of four straight world championships so far. But McLaren has…
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