McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix today, outperforming teammate Lando Norris in a thrilling qualifying session.
The Australian’s dominant lap puts him 0.209 seconds ahead of Norris, extending his lead in the drivers’ championship.
The front-row lockout highlights McLaren’s strong performance, even after a recent FIA rule change targeting front wing flexing.
Piastri dismissed the rule’s impact on their car.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen qualified third, over three-tenths behind Piastri, followed by Mercedes’ George Russell in fourth.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton impressed with a fifth-place start, ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc.
Norris, who initially held an advantage, made crucial errors on his final lap, ceding pole to Piastri.
Verstappen acknowledged a challenging qualifying, while Hamilton expressed satisfaction with his improved performance.
