Oscar Piastri claims dominant victory in Chinese Grand Prix

In the Chinese Grand Prix held in March 2025, Oscar Piastri showcased impressive skill and performance, leading the race from pole position to secure his third career win in Formula 1. Lando Norris, his McLaren teammate, finished in second place, reinforcing the team's dominance in the race as they achieved a one-two finish. During the latter stages, Max Verstappen overtook Charles Leclerc for fourth place amid intense competition. Although Lewis Hamilton started strong after winning the Sprint race earlier, he encountered difficulties and ultimately finished in sixth place after being involved in an early incident with Leclerc that led to a front wing damage for the Ferrari driver. Leclerc did not feel the incident affected his race pace significantly, leading to a battle against Hamilton and Verstappen thereafter. Meanwhile, the success of McLaren allowed them to extend their lead in the Constructors' Championship against Mercedes, positioned 25 points ahead due to the successful race weekend. The strategy used by McLaren proved effective as both drivers demonstrated excellent race management, even with Norris reporting brake issues. The race, marked by a few overtakes, particularly from Haas' Bearman, was notable for its professionalism and lack of major incidents, making it a largely uneventful yet exciting event to watch.