In a thrilling showdown at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri clinched his third victory of the season, propelling him to the top of the Drivers' Championship standings for the first time in his career!

Race Day Drama Begins!

As the race kicked off under the dazzling Jeddah Corniche lights, initial drama unfolded with Piastri and polesitter Max Verstappen battling fiercely for the lead. However, Verstappen's aggressive maneuvering saw him handed a five-second time penalty shortly after, relegating him behind Piastri once he completed his pit stop.

McLaren’s Dominance Shines!

Lando Norris, who had to fight back from P10 following a crash during qualifying, temporarily took the lead during the pit stops, showing remarkable pace on his hard tires. Eventually, Piastri reclaimed the top spot after his teammate pitted, maintaining his lead effortlessly throughout the race.

A Podium Finish for Leclerc!

Just behind Piastri was Verstappen, finishing 2.8 seconds later, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured third place, marking his first podium finish of the season. Norris wasn't far behind, settling for fourth after a valiant attempt to catch Leclerc.

Points Galore!

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli placed fifth and sixth, respectively, while Lewis Hamilton added to Ferrari's tally in seventh. Williams celebrated a double points finish with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon taking the eighth and ninth spots.

A Historic Win for Piastri!

With this victory, Piastri became the first Australian driver to lead the championship standings in 15 years, a record set by his own manager, Mark Webber. He now sits 10 points ahead of teammate Norris.

Looking Ahead!

The excitement continues as the Formula 1 circus heads to the Miami Grand Prix scheduled for May 2-4. Fans can gear up to follow the thrilling action at the Miami International Autodrome!

Piastri Reflects on Victory!

"It was a tough race," Piastri commented. "I had to make my move early on, and it paid off. Following was tricky, but once I had clear air after the pit stops, I could defend my position. I'm incredibly happy with how the team performed this weekend!"