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McLaren Drivers Lead F1 Standings as Saudi Arabian GP Weekend Begins

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri share the championship lead, while the Jeddah Corniche Circuit prepares for its fifth night race under extensive lighting.

Una panorámica del circuito de Jeddah, durante una sesión de entrenamientos en 2024.
Un momento del GP de Arabia Saudí del pasado año en el circuito de Jeddah.
Carlos Sainz, al volante del Williams en Arabia.

Overview

  • Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are tied at the top of the drivers' championship with 77 points each after the Bahrain GP.
  • Defending champion Max Verstappen sits third in the standings following a sixth-place finish in Bahrain, as Red Bull faces early season challenges.
  • Spanish drivers Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso continue to struggle, with Sainz earning just one point and Alonso yet to score this season.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, designed by Hermann Tilke, is a 6.175 km street track featuring 27 turns, three DRS zones, and high-speed night racing.
  • Fans can watch all Saudi Arabian GP sessions live on DAZN, with practice, qualifying, and the race scheduled for evening times.