Piastri wins Spanish GP to stretch his F1 lead
Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two on Sunday to go 10 points clear of teammate Lando Norris in the title battle.
The Australian's win was his fifth in nine races this season and McLaren's seventh.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
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