Drivers' Standings after Spainish GP | Verstappen puts Perez far behind

Max Verstappen took the full prize in the Spanish Grand Prix by crossing the finish line first and also taking the point for the fastest lap of the day. He again significantly extended his lead over runner-up Sergio Perez, who finished fourth at the Barcelona circuit.

The difference between the two Red Bull Racing drivers is now 53 points, more than two race wins. Fernando Alonso, despite a weaker weekend in Spain, retains third place. However, he does see Lewis Hamilton approach to within 12 points thanks to his 18 points. George Russell completes the top-five with 65 points.

The Ferrari drivers find themselves in sixth and seventh place. Lance Stroll, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly occupy the eighth, ninth and tenth places respectively in the World Championship after seven GPs.

World Cup drivers' standings after Spanish Grand Prix

1. Max Verstappen: 170 points
2. Sergio Perez: 117 points
3. Fernando Alonso: 99 points
4. Lewis Hamilton: 87 points
5. George Russell: 65 points
6. Carlos Sainz: 58 points
7. Charles Leclerc: 42 points
8. Lance Stroll: 35 points
9. Esteban Ocon: 25 points
10. Pierre Gasly: 15 points
11. Lando Norris: 12 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg: 6 points
13. Oscar Piastri: 5 points
14. Valtteri Bottas: 4 points
15. Zhou Guanyu: 4 points
16. Yuki Tsunoda: 2 points
17. Kevin Magnussen: 2 points
18. Alexander Albon: 1 point
19. Logan Sargeant: 0 points
20. Nyck de Vries: 0 points