Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to extend title lead with Spanish GP win
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Max Verstappen held off Lando Norris’s late charge to win the Spanish Grand Prix and extend his championship lead. However, Norris ran out of steam in his pursuit of Verstappen, with the Dutchman claiming his third win from the last four races to extend his title lead to 69 points. open image in gallery George Russell took the lead at the start But Russell’s moment of glory lasted a little more than two laps, with Verstappen attacking the Mercedes driver on the 210mph charge to the first corner. open image in gallery Max Verstappen claimed his third win from the last four races Back at the sharp end and six laps after Verstappen’s stop, Norris was in for fresh medium tyres.