Just as the race appeared settled after the final round of pit stops — kicked off by Verstappen’s third when he was just a few seconds adrift of Norris — a safety car period intervened, caused by Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes engine expiring smokily.

Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix. It’s the ninth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Oscar Piastri wins the Formula One 2025 Spanish Grand Prix to extend title lead, Max Verstappen penalised for late collision with George Russell, Charles Leclerc stuns with podium charge, and Nico Hulkenberg shocks with brilliant fifth-place finish.

Formula 1 gets set for another exciting race on Sunday, this time in Barcelona for the annual Spanish Grand Prix.

After the slow and twisty Monaco circuit, F1 is back to full speed at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday.

Formula One statistics for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, the ninth round of the 24-race championship:

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The Kiwi drove an aggressive race, but crossed the line in 11th place, as his Racing Bulls team opted to not pit behind a late safety car, which left Lawso