“Oscar Piastri Claims Victory at Chinese Grand Prix; Lewis Hamilton Disqualified Alongside Two Rivals
In a surprising turn of events, Oscar Piastri secured a triumphant win at the Chinese Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton faced an unexpected defeat alongside two other competitors. Piastri displayed a strong performance, leading almost the entire race and finishing nearly 10 seconds ahead of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. This victory marks Piastri’s third F1 Grand Prix win and solidifies McLaren’s status as the frontrunners to challenge Red Bull for the championship title.
The McLaren duo dominated the race in China, with Piastri maintaining his lead throughout, except during a pit stop, and fending off any threats to his position. Piastri expressed his delight with the weekend’s results, noting the surprising performance of the car’s tires. McLaren clinched a 1-2 finish at the Shanghai International Circuit, with Norris securing the second spot.
Despite Hamilton’s initial success in the sprint race, where he claimed his first win for Ferrari, the British driver faced disappointment as he finished sixth in the Grand Prix. Hamilton, along with Leclerc and Gasly, was later disqualified by the FIA due to violations, impacting the drivers’ championship standings. Norris now leads the championship after two races, holding a significant lead over Verstappen.
In light of the disqualifications, McLaren’s strong start to the 2025 season sets the stage for an exciting battle for the championship title in the races to come.”
Piastri jumps to fourth place after his win, now trailing Norris by just 10 points. The first two races of the season hint at an exciting competition for the drivers’ championship. Prior to the race, tributes were given to the late Eddie Jordan, the former team owner who introduced seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher to F1. Stay updated with the latest CNN news and newsletters by signing up at CNN.com.
