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Metro
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Metro
Spanish Grand Prix LIVE: F1 starting grid and race updates
Lando Norris can take the lead of the Formula 1 championship by beating teammate Oscar Piastri to victory at the Spanish Grand Prix today. The gap between the McLaren drivers is just three points after Norris got back to winning ways at last week's chaotic Monaco Grand Prix. Hot on their rear-wings is Max Verstappen who has driven himself into title contention despite continued problems with his Red Bull RB21 car. The three title contenders qualified first, second and third at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, setting up what should be a thrilling race. Follow Metro's LIVE blog for the latest lap-by-lap updates. Live Feed Sort: Newest first Oldest first Welcome! Callum McAvoy (Credits: Getty Images) Good afternoon and welcome to our LIVE coverage of today's Spanish Grand Prix. The Formula 1 title race is heating up nicely and we could have a new leader after today's race in Barcelona. Lights out is at 2pm… Arrow MORE: Two shot dead at popular Irish pub in Costa del Sol holiday resort Arrow MORE: Netflix fans lap up new number 1 film based on shocking real-life murder
Express Tribune
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Bahrain Grand Prix 2025: Full schedule and how to watch F1 action live
Max Verstappen heads to the Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 just one point behind Lando Norris in the Formula 1 championship standings after clinching his first win of the season in Japan. Formula 1 returns to the Bahrain International Circuit from April 11–13, 2025, following the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen's victory at Suzuka ended a slow start to the season and reignited his title hopes. Despite continued concerns over the Red Bull RB21, the Dutchman enters Bahrain with renewed momentum. McLaren's Lando Norris, who finished second in Japan, still tops the standings with 62 points. Verstappen sits close behind with 61, while Norris' teammate Oscar Piastri rounds out the top three on 49. The tight contest sets up a high-stakes battle in Bahrain, with McLaren currently leading the constructors' championship on 111 points. Bahrain GP Schedule (Local Time) Friday, April 11: Practice 1: 14:30 – 15:30 Practice 2: 18:00 – 19:00 Saturday, April 12: Practice 3: 15:30 – 16:30 Qualifying: 19:00 – 20:00 Sunday, April 13: Grand Prix: 18:00 How to Watch Fans in the UK can watch live on Sky Sports F1 and NowTV, while US viewers can tune in via ESPN, fuboTV, and F1 TV. Bahrain GP Fast Facts Most Wins: Lewis Hamilton (5) First Edition: 2004, won by Michael Schumacher Lap Record: Pedro de la Rosa – 1:31.447 (2005) Current Standings Drivers Lando Norris (McLaren) – 62 pts Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 61 pts Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 49 pts Constructors McLaren – 111 pts Mercedes – 75 pts Red Bull – 61 pts The Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 could prove pivotal in shaping the championship race, as Verstappen looks to overtake Norris in one of the season's most anticipated contests.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Verstappen: Red Bull hasn't solved F1 car woes despite "special" Japan pole
Motorsport photo Max Verstappen has said Red Bull has not fixed its troublesome Formula 1 car despite taking a stunning Japanese Grand Prix pole that he called one of his finest career laps. The four-time world champion was bidding for his fourth consecutive pole at Suzuka, but balance issues with his 2025 Red Bull car combined with McLaren's dominant form looked set to end that streak. Advertisement But after not making much of an impact throughout qualifying, Verstappen suddenly pulled a stunning final Q3 lap out of the bag to defeat Lando Norris by 0.012 seconds and Oscar Piastri by 0.044s, his pole lap of 1m26.983s half a second quicker than he had managed in Q2. Verstappen roared in jubilation on his team radio after his surprise pole and hailed it as one of his best ever laps in an F1 car. "There was a lot of happiness when I crossed the line," the Dutchman said. "We just tried to keep improving our situation a bit. I was fully committed everywhere. "I've had some really nice poles in other places but if you look at how our season started it was a surprise and that makes it a very special one. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images Advertisement "On the exit of Turn 1 into 2, six, seven, eight and then Spoon it was like: "Well I hope it's going to stick'. But it did and when I crossed the line I could see my name pop up. "I also knew that Oscar was still behind me, but I was already just very happy with what I did there because I didn't expect to be even close, so that was a nice moment." However, Verstappen cautioned that his pole lap flattered the Red Bull RB21 and that his car's handling issues are still present. "It was a lot better than Friday but the through corner balance is still what we need to work on," he explained. Advertisement "On low fuel over one lap some bits you can mask a little bit, but I still don't go into the lap fully confident and comfortable. So the last time I was like: 'Well, I'm just going to send it in and see what we get.' "It's very rare that a lap like that can stick, but this time it worked well. But we know that we have some issues that we want to solve; it's clearly not easy to solve them at the moment." 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Daily Tribune
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Day 2 Bombshell: Sainz Steals the Show
The afternoon session, running from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, saw Sainz cement his dominance. Remaining in the FW47, he trimmed his time to 1:29.335, still on C5s, edging out Max Verstappen's late push in the Red Bull RB21 at 1:29.652, 0.317 seconds behind, across an impressive 70 laps. Hamilton held third with a 1:30.430, 1.095 seconds off the lead, over 70 laps, Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed fourth with a 1:30.878, 1.543 seconds back, across 65 laps, and McLaren's Lando Norris took fifth with a 1:31.227, 1.892 seconds behind, over 60 laps. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso posted a 1:31.608 with 45 laps, Alpine's Jack Doohan recorded a 1:31.834 across 50 laps, Williams' Alex Albon notched a 1:32.345 with 55 laps, Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar hit a 1:33.688 over 40 laps, and Haas' Ollie Bearman trailed at 1:34.891 with 45 laps. Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto lagged at 1:34.891, 5.556 seconds off Sainz, with just 38 laps, a worrying gap. Rain returned lightly around 3:30 PM, prompting a flurry of cautious laps, but it cleared by 5:00 PM, allowing a dry, floodlit finish. Esteban Ocon's Haas VF-25 suffered a brief electrical issue, costing time before he salvaged 50 laps at 1:34.891; no red flags interrupted the relentless running. Sainz's consistency was striking as he squeezed every ounce from that Williams chassis. Verstappen's response was textbook Red Bull: fast, reliable, unfazed. Hamilton's mileage leap to 70 laps shows Ferrari's building a foundation, not just chasing headlines. Final Standings: Williams Surges, Mercedes Endures Sainz's 1:29.335 stood as the day's benchmark, his 55 laps pushing Williams to 112 total with Albon's 55. Red Bull matched Ferrari at 121 laps, Lawson's 51 paired with Verstappen's 70, while Mercedes led all comers with 136, Russell's 71 combining with Antonelli's 65. McLaren hit 107 with Piastri's 47 and Norris' 60, Alpine notched 101 with Gasly's 51 and Doohan's 50, and Racing Bulls reached 92 with Tsunoda's 52 and Hadjar's 40. Haas tallied 95 with Ocon's 50 and Bearman's 45, Aston Martin recorded 87 with Stroll's 42 and Alonso's 45, and Sauber lagged at 85 with Hulkenberg's 47 and Bortoleto's 38, the latter's pace deficit a glaring concern. Mercedes' lap haul is the stuff of champions; they're not just fast, they're unbreakable. Red Bull's 121 screams consistency, Ferrari's matching tally hints at depth, and Williams' surge, 112 laps with the top time, is the wildcard nobody saw coming. Sharpest on Display Sainz owned Day 2; his 1:29.335 isn't luck but a sign Williams has found a groove absent since their glory days. Verstappen's 1:29.652 and 70 laps keep Red Bull as the gold standard, with those ERS tweaks paying off quietly. Hamilton's 1:30.430 across 70 laps is a masterclass; Ferrari has a contender who's already at home. Antonelli's 1:30.878 and 65 laps back up his Day 1 hype; Mercedes has a diamond in the rough. Norris' 1:31.227 with 60 laps keeps McLaren in the hunt, though they're pacing it, and smart money says they've got more in the tank. Bearman and Bortoleto's identical 1:34.891s, over five seconds off Sainz, are a red flag. Haas and Sauber's setups are creaking; they've got one day to sort it out or risk a long season. Day 2 Insights: A New Contender Emerges Yesterday cleared the chaos; there were no blackouts, just a rain tease, and the picture sharpened. Sainz's pace flipped the script; Williams might be more than a midfield scrappy. Verstappen's Red Bull remains the rock with 70 laps, tight times, and no drama. Ferrari's Hamilton-Leclerc duo is gelling; 121 laps isn't a fluke. Mercedes' mileage edge at 136 and Antonelli's rise signal a resurgence worth watching today. McLaren's 107 laps and Norris' steady hand suggest they're playing the long game. Day 3 is now the final act, and Sainz just made it a hell of a watch.
