Motor racing-Piastri wins in Spain to stretch his F1 lead
Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 1, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri passes the chequered flag to win the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Albert Gea/Pool
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