FORMULA 1
🏁 Oscar Piastri Wins the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Takes the Lead in the Championship
The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, held this Sunday (April 20, 2025) at the Jeddah Circuit, was packed with intense battles and strategic twists. Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, claimed his third victory of the season and surged to the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings.
🔥 Key Highlights from the Race
Start and Verstappen’s Penalty
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) started from pole position but was immediately challenged by Piastri into Turn 1.
The Australian attempted an inside move, forcing Verstappen to run off track to maintain the lead — a maneuver that earned him a five-second time penalty for gaining an advantage by exceeding track limits.
(Source: Reuters)
Crash and Safety Car
On the opening lap, Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) and Pierre Gasly (Alpine) collided, bringing out the safety car.
Both drivers were forced to retire, marking the fifth consecutive year that a safety car was deployed at the Saudi GP.
(Source: Reuters)
Tire Strategies and Overtakes
Lando Norris (McLaren) opted for an alternate strategy, starting on hard tires to extend his first stint.
After switching to mediums on lap 34, he climbed through the field to finish fourth, just behind Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), who secured the team’s first podium of the season.
(Source: Reuters)
Hamilton’s Struggles
Lewis Hamilton, in his debut season with Ferrari, faced a challenging race and finished seventh.
The seven-time world champion admitted he never felt fully at ease with the car throughout the race.
(Source: talkSPORT)
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🏆 Final Race Results – Top 10
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:21:06.758
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +2.843s
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +8.104s
Lando Norris (McLaren) – +9.196s
George Russell (Mercedes) – +27.236s
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +34.688s
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +39.073s
Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +1:04.630s
Alexander Albon (Williams) – +1:06.515s
Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – +1:07.091s
📊 Drivers’ Championship Standings
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 99 points
Lando Norris (McLaren) – 89 points
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 87 points
George Russell (Mercedes) – 73 points
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 47 points
(Source: Reuters)
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🔜 Next Race: Miami Grand Prix
The championship now moves to the Miami Grand Prix, set to take place from May 1 to May 4 in the United States. The title race remains fiercely contested among McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes.
