Updated On: 19 April, 2025 05:59 PM IST | Bahrain | IANS
With this win, Piastri solidifies his status as a true championship contender and gave McLaren significant momentum heading into the next round

McLaren`s Australian driver Oscar Piastri holds the trophy during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. Pic/AFP
Oscar Piastri has won his second race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, and cut the gap in the Drivers Championship down to three points behind teammate Lando Norris, after delivering a commanding performance to win the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The 24-year-old Australian not only celebrated victory in his 50th career Grand Prix but also secured McLaren’s first-ever triumph at the circuit, continuing his strong start to the season.