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  •   Home > News > Sports > Motorsports

    Angst for Red Bull's Max Verstappen as McLaren returned to the top of the podium in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix

    Angst for Red Bull's Max Verstappen as McLaren returned to the top of the podium in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix

    14 April 2025
    Oscar Piastri became the first dual winner of the season, with Mercedes' George Russell second and team-mate Lando Norris third.

    McLaren's constructors championship lead is now 58 points.

    Verstappen could only muster sixth - after an Auckland rush-hour like catalogue of calamities.



    Liam Lawson was relegated to 17th despite crossing in 13th - after two penalties for bumping Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg.

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     12 Apr: After a difficult first practice session in scorching heat Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson is happy with his progress ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix
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     08 Apr: Matt Payne's using a missed opportunity from last year's Taupo event as motivation as the Supercars series gets set for the New Zealand leg of this year's championship
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