Charles Leclerc spearheaded a Ferrari one-two on an off-day for F1 title protagonists Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
From fourth on the grid, Leclerc took full benefit of a Flip 1 duel between polesitter Norris and second-on-the-grid Verstappen to steer happening the hill, from which level he loved a consummate drive to his third victory of the season and eighth of his F1 profession.
In ending runner-up, Sainz loved his second-best results of the season following his early win in Australia, leaving Verstappen and Norris to endure a pulsating scrap over the minor podium inserting over the ultimate 10 laps, with the Briton happening to take third on the chequered flag.
Nevertheless, he was handed a five-second time penalty for leaving the observe and gaining a bonus with a go on Verstappen on lap 52 of 56, which means the three-time F1 champion claimed third, with Norris fourth.
Outcomes are provisional.
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