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Oscar Piastri Claims Saudi Arabian GP Victory to Lead F1 Championship

A five-second penalty for Max Verstappen at Turn 1 allowed Piastri to secure his third win of the season and become the first Australian championship leader since 2010.

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Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 20, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 20, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the pit lane REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri secured his third win of the 2025 F1 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, moving into the championship lead with 99 points.
  • Max Verstappen, penalized five seconds for cutting the Turn 1 chicane, finished second, trailing Piastri by less than three seconds at the finish line.
  • Charles Leclerc earned Ferrari's first podium of the season with a third-place finish, while Lando Norris recovered from 10th on the grid to take fourth.
  • An opening-lap collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly brought out a safety car, significantly impacting early race strategies.
  • McLaren's strong performance continues to reshape the title fight, with Piastri now leading teammate Norris by 10 points and Verstappen by 12 heading into the Miami Grand Prix.