F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2025 results: Final classification with p… read more
The 2025 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix proved to be one of the most eventful and controversial races of the season, with a dramatic ending on the track and prolonged tension off it. The FIA has now confirmed the final classification after reviewing a late penalty and addressing a formal protest. While the race itself was action-packed, the post-race developments ensured that the drama continued long after the chequered flag.
The race ended under a safety car following a late collision between the two McLaren teammates, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. In a moment of misjudgment, Norris ran into the back of Piastri while both drivers were navigating the closing stages of the race. The contact forced Norris to retire with damage, while Piastri managed to crawl to the finish line, albeit with a compromised car. Both McLaren drivers were swiftly summoned to the stewards post-race, where an investigation into the incident concluded with Norris being handed a five-second time penalty for causing a collision. However, since Norris did not finish the race, the penalty had no bearing on the final results and was seen largely as a procedural reprimand.
The incident between the McLarens was only part of the post-race controversy. Red Bull added further intrigue by lodging a formal protest against race winner George Russell. The protest concerned an incident under the race-ending safety car, triggered by the Norris-Piastri crash. According to Red Bull, Russell slowed significantly at one point during the safety car period, prompting Max Verstappen to briefly overtake him. Red Bull argued that Russell’s actions violated safety car protocols and sought to have the Mercedes driver penalized, which would have handed the victory to Verstappen.
After considerable deliberation, the FIA rejected Red Bull’s protest. The stewards determined that Russell’s brief reduction in speed did not breach any rules and that Verstappen’s momentary overtake was not sufficient grounds for a penalty. As such, George Russell’s victory stood, marking an important and hard-fought win for Mercedes. It was a result that brought joy to the Silver Arrows’ garage but left Red Bull frustrated with what they saw as a missed opportunity.
Behind Russell, Max Verstappen was classified second, having run a strategically sound race despite missing out on the win. Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third place for Ferrari, rebounding from a middling qualifying to deliver a composed and tactical drive. Leclerc capitalized on the chaos ahead to secure valuable points in the championship battle.
Further down the order, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Oscar Piastri all finished in the points, with Hamilton producing an especially strong recovery after a poor start saw him drop down the order early. Piastri, despite the late contact with Norris, managed to salvage a few points for McLaren. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll rounded out the top ten, giving their teams a small but important boost in the constructors’ standings.
Three drivers failed to finish the race. Liam Lawson, standing in for Daniel Ricciardo at RB, endured a forgettable afternoon plagued by car issues before retiring to the garage. Williams’ Alex Albon also saw his race cut short due to technical problems, pulling off into an escape road. And, of course, Lando Norris’ late-race error brought an end to what had looked like a solid points-scoring opportunity.
With all penalties applied and protests resolved, the final classification has now been locked in. George Russell claimed the win ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc, in a race that may well be remembered more for its off-track rulings than its on-track battles.
