Summary

  • I Am Maximus wins Grand National to become two-time winner after success in 2024

  • Win gives Willie Mullins third straight success in race - first time that has happened since 1955

  • Full race result

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and reaction at top of page

  • Send in your views using the 'Get Involved' button

Have your say on the Grand National

Live Reporting

Ben Ramsdale, Jonty Colman and Elizabeth Hudson

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  2. How’re the nerves?

    Charlotte Coates
    BBC Sport Journalist at Aintree

    Once the famous bell rings, 34 jockeys will make their way down these steps as they look to write their name into Grand National history.

    I wonder how the nerves are…

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  3. Welcome to Grand National day!

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    Hello, good afternoon.

    Welcome along to one of the biggest days of the year in the sporting calendar - Grand National day.

    In around four hours, we'll crowning our latest winner.

    A lot of racing to go before that, though.

    Let's get into it!