Max Verstappen Wins Spanish Grand Prix After Late Safety Car Drama

Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix after a late safety car period caused by a crash involving Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon. The Red Bull driver started the race from pole position and led from start to finish, but his victory was not without drama.

Sainz and Ocon collided on lap 39, bringing out the safety car. Verstappen pitted for fresh tires under the safety car, but his rivals were unable to do the same. This gave Verstappen a significant advantage when the race restarted on lap 43.

Verstappen pulled away from the field and cruised to victory, his fourth win of the season. Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, with George Russell third for Mercedes.

The result was a major boost for Verstappen and Red Bull, who have been struggling to match Ferrari in recent races. It also extended Verstappen's lead in the Drivers' Championship to 21 points over Leclerc.

The Spanish Grand Prix was a thrilling race that saw plenty of action and drama. Verstappen's victory was a fitting end to a great race.

Here is a more detailed explanation of the race:

• Verstappen started the race from pole position and led from the start. He was closely followed by Leclerc, Sainz, and Russell.
• The first major incident of the race happened on lap 10, when Valtteri Bottas retired with a technical problem. This brought out the virtual safety car, which bunched up the field.
• Verstappen continued to lead after the restart, but Leclerc was closing in. The two drivers were battling for the lead when Sainz crashed into Ocon on lap 39, bringing out the safety car.
• Verstappen pitted for fresh tires under the safety car, but his rivals were unable to do the same. This gave Verstappen a significant advantage when the race restarted on lap 43.
• Verstappen pulled away from the field and cruised to victory, his fourth win of the season. Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, with Russell third for Mercedes.

The Spanish Grand Prix was a thrilling race that saw plenty of action and drama. Verstappen's victory was a fitting end to a great race.