Francesco Bagnaia secures victory at the Grand Prix of the Americas

Francesco Bagnaia won the Grand Prix of the Americas.

  • The race took an unexpected turn when Marc Marquez crashed out on lap nine at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
  • Notably, Ducati dominated the podium placing, with Alex Marquez coming second and Fabio Di Giannantonio finishing third. 
  • This win marks Ducati's 20th consecutive grand prix win, now only two wins short of Honda's record, which stands at 22.

 

Max Verstappen's extraordinary performance at the 2025 Formula 1

  • Max Verstappen won his first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing his fourth consecutive win in the process.
  • Following a tough competition with McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Verstappen led the race, aided by strategic pit stops and tyre choices.
  • He bested Norris by only 0.012 seconds in qualifying for the pole position.
  • This race marked Red Bull's final race with Honda power.
  • Verstappen extended his lead in the standings, now just one point ahead of Norris.
  • Other noteworthy finishes include Charles Leclerc from Ferrari in fourth place and George Russell from Mercedes in fifth place.

 

Oscar Piastri's successful run at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

  • Oscar Piastri achieved his third win of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, held on April 20, 2025, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
  • - Piastri, driving for McLaren, exploited a 5-second penalty for Verstappen, finishing with a time of 1:21:06.758.
  • This victory allowed Piastri to overtake Max Verstappen in the Drivers' Championship standings.
  • The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix thus marks a significant turning point in the 2025 Championship season.