McLaren carried out a driver change on Lap 22 to maneuver Norris up into first place – however this then put Piastri at risk of dropping his place to Verstappen, the world champion solely round half a second again. Moments later, although, a Digital Security Automobile was known as to clear the stricken Haas of Hulkenberg.
Because the VSC interval got here to an finish on the ultimate lap, Piastri had his work lower out in heading off Verstappen. The Australian finally held the place, although, which means that McLaren secured a one-two end result led by Norris because the chequered flag fell.
Verstappen adopted in third, nevertheless it was confirmed that the reigning champion could be investigated for a Digital Security Automobile infringement after the Dash. Following a listening to with the stewards, he acquired a five-second time penalty in addition to one penalty level on his licence for being above the minimal time on the VSC finish, dropping him right down to fourth within the outcomes.
This promoted Leclerc up into third place, with fellow Ferrari driver Sainz in fifth, Russell in sixth and Gasly in seventh, whereas Perez scored the ultimate level on supply in eighth.
The end result signifies that Norris has closed the hole within the drivers’ championship to 44 factors, whereas McLaren at the moment are 34 factors away from Ferrari within the constructors’ desk.
