Piastri, Norris Determined to Break Verstappen's Hold

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have just three points between them at the top of Formula 1 as the McLaren pair aim to break Max Verstappen's hold on the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.

- Associated Press

MONTMELO:

Verstappen has driven his Red Bull to victory at the race held north of Barcelona for the last three seasons, using the high-speed track as a stepping stone toward his haul of four straight world championships so far.

But McLaren has put Verstappen's reign in Spain—and overall title hopes—in jeopardy.

Piastri and Norris have won six of the eight races so far, building on McLaren's constructor championship from last year. Now the question is if—or when—one of them will emerge as the team's best shot to dethrone Verstappen for the driver's title.

Verstappen has won two races this year and is the only driver to stop a McLaren sweep so far. Piastri leads the standings with 161 points, with Verstappen third with 136.