Melbourne’s Oscar Piastri has claimed his seventh victory of the 2025 season and his first-ever Grand Slam in Formula 1, capitalising on a late-race retirement from McLaren teammate Lando Norris to tighten his grip on the championship.
Key Takeaways
- Piastri secured a Grand Slam – pole position, fastest lap, every lap led, and the win – for the first time in his F1 career.
- Piastri led from start to finish at Zandvoort, securing his seventh win of the season.
- His victory extends his championship lead to 34 points with nine races remaining.
- Lando Norris was forced to retire with eight laps to go due to a mechanical failure while running second.
- Rookie Isack Hadjar scored his first-ever F1 podium, finishing third for Racing Bulls.
- Both Ferrari drivers failed to finish, compounding a difficult weekend for the team.
Key Background
The win brings Piastri’s career total to nine Grand Prix victories, equalling the tally of his manager and former F1 driver Mark Webber. The 23-year-old – who is a Forbes Australia 30 Under 30 alumnus – has emerged as a title frontrunner in 2025, outpacing a competitive field that includes teammate Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
The race at Zandvoort was interrupted by three safety cars and saw high attrition, with both Ferraris and Lewis Hamilton failing to finish. Norris’s retirement was especially costly – he had been locked in a tight battle with Piastri until smoke began pouring from his McLaren.
Crucial Quote
“I felt in control from lap one and used the pace when I needed to, but sorry for Lando,” Piastri said post-race. “There’s a long way to go, so we’ll keep going, one race at a time.”
Big Number
34 – The number of points Oscar Piastri now leads the Formula 1 drivers’ championship by, a season high.
What to Watch For
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza next weekend, where Piastri will look to further consolidate his championship lead. All eyes will be on whether Norris can bounce back and if Ferrari can recover on home soil.
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