The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was held on April 20 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, making it the fifth race of the Formula One season. Oscar Piastri from McLaren won his third race by passing Max Verstappen from Red Bull. This victory put Piastri at the top of the drivers' standings.
Final Results
| Position | Driver |
| 1 | O. Piastri |
| 2 | M. Verstappen |
| 3 | C. Leclerc |
| 4 | L. Norris |
| 5 | G. Russell |
| 6 | A.K. Antonelli |
| 7 | L. Hamilton |
| 8 | C. Sainz Jr. |
| 9 | A. Albon |
| 10 | I.Hadjar |
Oscar Piastri won the race, putting him first in the drivers' championship with 99 points. He leads his teammate Lando Norris, who has 89 points, and Max Verstappen, who has 87 points.
What Happened During The Race?
Piastri started in second place behind Verstappen. However, Verstappen cut the track to keep his lead during the race and ended up receiving a five-second penalty. Piastri took advantage of this, maintaining a steady pace and using strategic tyre management well to win the race.
The race faced several challenges, including a collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly during the opening lap, which brought out the safety car. Lando Norris, recovering from a qualifying crash that placed him tenth on the grid, executed a remarkable drive to finish fourth, contributing valuable points to McLaren's constructors' championship lead.
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As the season goes on, the competition gets tougher, with McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari all fighting for the top spot. The next race in Miami promises to be exciting as teams and drivers aim for victory in the Formula One World Championship.
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