F1 Austrian GP: Norris Leads McLaren 1–2 as Verstappen Retires After Lap 1 Collision

Lando Norris came out on top at the 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix after a close fight with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris was fast all weekend, taking pole position and turning it into a win. The result was even more important as title rival Max Verstappen crashed out on the first lap after a tangle with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. The race turned into a tense McLaren face-off, with Norris managing to keep Piastri behind until the flag. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded off the podium. Lewis Hamilton had his best day since joining Ferrari, finishing fourth. George Russell didn’t have the pace in his Mercedes and had to settle for fifth. Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson impressed again in sixth.

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Fernando Alonso brought his Aston Martin home in seventh. Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto made headlines by finishing eighth and scoring his first Formula 1 points. Behind him, Nico Hulkenberg grabbed ninth for Sauber, and Esteban Ocon took the final point for Haas. Further back, Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly had a tough time in a busy midfield.

The race wasn’t short on drama. Franco Colapinto received a penalty for a late clash with Piastri. Yuki Tsunoda also picked up a penalty for spinning Colapinto earlier. Ollie Bearman and Lance Stroll had quiet races, staying out of trouble but finishing outside the top ten.

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With Verstappen out and Norris taking the win, the championship fight just got more interesting. The gap at the top is shrinking as the season heads toward its second half. Every point is starting to matter, and tensions are rising.