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Piastri Eyes Championship Lead as F1 Heads to Jeddah

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix marks the conclusion of F1's first triple-header, with McLaren's Piastri and Norris leading a tight championship battle on the world's fastest street circuit.

Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - March 9, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 13, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri is three points behind teammate Lando Norris and could become the championship leader with a win in Jeddah, following his dominant Bahrain victory.
  • McLaren holds a 58-point lead in the constructors' standings, showcasing consistent performance across the season's first four races.
  • Max Verstappen, eight points behind Norris, aims to capitalize on his strong record in Jeddah, where he has won twice before.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, known for its high-speed precision and close walls, has seen safety car deployments in every race since its 2021 debut.
  • This race wraps up the first triple-header of the 2025 season, featuring a 50-lap night race after practice and qualifying sessions over the weekend.