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Oscar Piastri Wins Saudi Arabian GP to Lead 2025 F1 Championship

Piastri claimed his third victory of the season after Verstappen's penalty, becoming the first Australian to top the standings 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
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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri secured victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, moving to the top of the drivers' standings with 99 points after his third win of the season.
  • Max Verstappen, who started on pole, received a five-second penalty for cutting the track at Turn 1, which proved decisive in his second-place finish.
  • Charles Leclerc finished third, delivering Ferrari's first podium of the 2025 season, while McLaren's Lando Norris recovered from a qualifying crash to take fourth.
  • A first-lap collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly triggered a safety car, with both drivers retiring from the race.
  • McLaren now leads both the drivers' and constructors' championships, showcasing strong early-season performance against rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.