F1 champion Max Verstappen suffered a shock retirement at the Austrian Grand Prix, whilst a battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris re-ignited the 2025 title fight.

Verstappen was hit by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap, after the Italian locked-up into Turn 3 and unintentionally smashed into the side of the champion. Both drivers retired from the Austrian GP on lap one, and an early safety car was deployed to clear away the Red Bull and Mercedes.

Meanwhile, McLaren provided a thrilling racing spectacle in Austria, where Piastri and Norris switched positions for the lead in a series of spectacular overtakes.

The drama started early in Austria, with the initial start aborted after Carlos Sainz failed to get his Williams going on the formation lap.

F1 Results: Austrian Grand Prix 2025