What happened: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff told Sky Sports F1 that Kimi Antonelli must stay alert to 'black swan' events that could derail his championship bid. Antonelli carries a large points lead after winning the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring from second on the grid.
Why it matters: Verstappen finished second and Norris third after starting third and first, keeping podium pressure on the leader. Wolff noted Mercedes has been mostly unlucky with virtual safety cars and safety cars this year, the variance behind his warning.
By the numbers: Leclerc rose from fifth on the grid to fourth; Russell and Lawson took fifth and sixth. Colapinto, Piastri, Lindblad and Hülkenberg completed the points in seventh through tenth.
What to watch: Watch whether Verstappen and Norris can convert qualifying pace into a win to trim the gap.
Sources
- @SkySportsF1