The race on the track was a spectacle of twists and turns, with each driver vying for a top position. Colapinto's teammate Albon faced a spin after a tap from Stroll, yet both managed to stay in the race. Aston Martin had to make a pit stop, but some drivers had a better start. Perez moved up from ninth to seventh, and Tsunoda made significant gains, moving from 14th to 10th.

After the Safety Car

When the Safety Car peeled in on Lap 5, Verstappen showed his skill with a solid restart to hold the lead. Piastri was quick to pick off Leclerc for fourth, while Lawson spun off the track into Turn 1, dropping the RB to P18. Alonso found himself in a tough spot between Hamilton and Tsunoda, expressing concern over his lack of pace on the straight.

Trouble for Aston Martin

On Lap 8, Aston Martin faced more trouble as Stroll headed to the pits seemingly to retire the car. He was then hit with a 10-second time penalty for his collision with Albon. This led to Stroll returning to action, but the team's problems weren't over. Alonso was noted for rejoining the track unsafely, adding to the chaos.

The Stewards' Busy Day

The stewards had their work cut out for them. A potential false start by Hamilton was noted in the replays. The Mercedes seemed to move early before stopping and then going again. Hamilton apologized over the radio. Stroll had already retired after serving the penalty.

Action Across the Field

Plenty of action unfolded across the field. Magnussen and Tsunoda had a feisty battle for P9, with the Haas driver emerging victorious. Verstappen remained in the lead, two seconds ahead of Norris. Piastri was closing in on Russell in a potential fight for third. The Ferraris of Leclerc and Sainz followed in fifth and sixth.