Piastri wins Saudi Grand Prix, leads F1 championship

Oscar Piastri claimed victory at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, overtaking Red Bull's Max Verstappen and seizing the Formula One championship lead from McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The race was largely decided at the opening turn, where Verstappen received a five-second penalty for leaving the track to maintain his advantage, ultimately finishing second. Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari, marking the team's first podium of the season. Piastri's win makes him the first Australian to lead the drivers’ standings since Mark Webber 15 years ago, and marks his third victory of the season. Norris, hindered by a qualifying crash, finished fourth, allowing Piastri to build a 10-point lead over him in the standings. The race also featured incidents including a first-lap tangle that brought out the safety car, but Piastri maintained his composure to secure the win.