• Oscar Piastri wins the Spanish Grand Prix and stretches his championship lead to 10 points.
• McLaren achieves a one-two finish with Lando Norris in second place.
• Max Verstappen demoted to 10th due to a post-race penalty for colliding with George Russell.
• Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completes the podium after overtaking Verstappen.
• Fernando Alonso secures his first points of the season with Aston Martin.

In an impressive display, Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position, leading a McLaren one-two with teammate Lando Norris, to extend his championship lead by 10 points. Piastri finished the race 2.471 seconds ahead of Norris, marking his fifth victory in nine races this season and contributing to McLaren's seventh win overall, according to channelnewsasia, Al Jazeera, and Dawn.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the podium by overtaking Max Verstappen's Red Bull six laps from the finish, adding a layer of drama to an already thrilling race. Piastri expressed joy in the victory, stating, “It’s a nice way to bounce back from Monaco. A superb weekend,” referring to his previous performance where he finished third, according to channelnewsasia and Al Jazeera.

Verstappen faced significant challenges during the race, ultimately being demoted from fifth to 10th place due to a 10-second penalty following a collision with George Russell. This incident, which came after two earlier clashes with Leclerc and Russell, has been deemed by many as unnecessary and potentially retaliatory. Russell remarked post-race, “I’ve seen those sort of manoeuvres before on simulator games and go-karting but never in F1,” highlighting the unusual nature of Verstappen's driving, according to channelnewsasia and Dawn.

Verstappen's penalty, added to his time after the race, brings his total penalty points to 11 within a 12-month period, putting him one step away from a potential one-race ban. Commentators, including former world champion Nico Rosberg, suggested that Verstappen's actions warranted even harsher disciplinary measures. Leclerc also commented on the incident, stating, “I tried to push him to the left, there was a bit of contact but fortunately no consequences,” further emphasizing the chaotic finish to the race, according to channelnewsasia and Al Jazeera.

Among other notable performances, Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg secured fifth place, providing a much-needed morale boost for the future Audi team, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished sixth. Fernando Alonso, racing for Aston Martin, registered his first points of the season after both McLarens executed a strategic double-stack pit stop during a late safety car restart, which dramatically influenced the finishing order, according to channelnewsasia and Dawn.