Verstappen réclame un arrêt aux stands, mais son équipe refuse

Verstappen remains the fastest on the track but the Dutch driver seems to be asking for a pit stop. He has just informed his team that his set of tires does not suit him, but Red Bull relies on his race pace and asks him to continue head down.

Verstappen is leading comfortably, with a comfortable lead over Alonso who is not saving his tires to widen the gap on Hamilton. Leclerc and Sainz complete the top 5.

The stewards have not deemed it necessary to pursue their investigations, so we will leave it at that regarding the inquiry into the Mercedes driver.

Beautiful maneuver by the Spanish driver in the last chicane.

Magnussen gives up a position to Ocon for an infraction at the exit of the pits, he slips down to 10th position, and after being overtaken twice in quick succession, Ocon is 7th.

Hamilton and Norris under investigation for exiting in front of other drivers in the pit lane.

1. Verstappen 2. Hamilton 3. Alonso 4. Leclerc 5. Sainz 6. Perez 7. Magnussen 8. Bottas 9. Ocon 10. Piastri.

The race is still under safety car conditions, it shouldn’t be long before it restarts.

The leaders immediately make a pit stop, Lewis Hamilton comes out just ahead of Fernando Alonso, who had to brake abruptly in the pit lane to avoid colliding with the British driver. Russell got caught on the kerb and apologizes to his team.

Several drivers are in the pits, including Hulkenberg and Gasly.

Max Verstappen sets the fastest time right now, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and George Russell who is threatening the Spanish driver.

It’s already over for Logan Sargeant, the American is forced to retire, hence the virtual safety car, but the race quickly returns to its normal course. Fernando Alonso is back on the attack. The cars regroup in the middle of the pack around the battle involving Hulkenberg, Norris, and Leclerc.

George Russell asks for input on the strategy to adopt, his team orders him to stick to plan A, which is not to let go of Fernando Alonso, who is attacking Hamilton to keep him within DRS range.

Charles Leclerc has regained a position, he is now 9th. Tsunoda has already made a pit stop. Max Verstappen sets the fastest lap in the race.

Carlos Sainz has to give way to Pérez, but the Ferrari driver does not give up, it’s very hot right from the first lap, Magnussen goes off the track and hits the wall but gets back on track.

Very good start for Max Verstappen, Hamilton dove in to take second place from Fernando Alonso who had a poor start!

The Grand Prix will start soon.