Oscar Piastri Wins Bahrain Grand Prix for McLaren in 2025

Formula 1 News

Oscar Piastri of McLaren dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix, winning from pole position and securing McLaren`s first ever victory at the Sakhir circuit.

Key Race Highlights

  • Lando Norris received a five-second penalty for a jump start, which he served during his pit stop. Despite this, he finished third, demonstrating McLaren`s strong race pace.
  • George Russell overtook from third to second place at the start of Lap 1, positioning himself right behind Piastri.
  • Ferrari drivers managed to secure top-five finishes due to strategic pit stop timing.
  • A brief safety car period was initiated between laps 32 and 35 following a collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Carlos Sainz.
  • Liam Lawson was penalized twice for causing a separate collision.
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