Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two at the Spanish Grand Prix as a late safety car led to a controversial final few laps involving Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Verstappen was forced on to hard tyres for the final sprint to the flag and was involved in a series of incidents with Mercedes’ George Russell.
Verstappen crossed the line fifth but dropped to 10th as a consequence of a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Russell.
The four-time champion had kept the pressure on the McLarens with a three-stop strategy compared to their two, and was on course for third place before the safety car, caused when Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli pulled off with an engine failure.
But his race fell apart after Red Bull were forced to fit hard tyres to Verstappen’s car because they had no softer ones available.
It left him lacking grip at the restart as an extraordinary series of incidents unfolded.
Verstappen almost lost his car when he had a massive wobble coming out of the fast final corner as the race restarted with five laps to go.
Charles Leclerc, who finished third, pulled alongside on the straight, and the two cars touched as the Ferrari moved back towards the racing line while still alongside Verstappen.
