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Oscar Piastri Triumphs in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc To Take Championship Lead

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Oscar Piastri Triumphs in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc To Take Championship Lead

Oscar Piastri delivered an impressive performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, clinching his third victory of the season and taking the lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings. The McLaren driver showcased his skill and determination, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

The race began with immediate excitement as polesitter Max Verstappen and Piastri battled fiercely for position. In a dramatic first corner, Verstappen edged ahead but was soon handed a five-second time penalty for cutting the apex—a penalty that would prove pivotal in the outcome of the race.

As the race progressed, Lando Norris, who had started in tenth place following a crash in qualifying, briefly inherited the lead after a series of pit stops. However, Piastri regained control when his teammate pitted, moving into first place and showcasing his mastery of the circuit.

With clear air ahead, Piastri effectively managed his tires and maintained a steady pace. He crossed the finish line 2.8 seconds ahead of Verstappen, who had fought hard but ultimately could not catch the Australian. Leclerc secured his first podium of the season, finishing third and marking a significant moment for Ferrari.

Norris finished in fourth, just behind Leclerc, after mounting an impressive recovery drive. The Mercedes duo of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli followed in fifth and sixth, while Lewis Hamilton secured a quiet seventh place.

The race was not without challenges; early incidents saw Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda collide, bringing out the Safety Car and complicating strategies for the teams. Piastri and Verstappen emerged from the chaos at the front, displaying exceptional skill and composure.

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“I’m very happy to have won,” Piastri commented after the race. “The start made a difference, and it was tricky to follow out there. I couldn’t stay with Max at the end of the first stint, but the clean air after the pit stops really helped.”

With this victory, Piastri now leads the championship by 10 points over teammate Norris, becoming the first Australian driver to top the standings since Mark Webber 15 years ago. The next challenge awaits at the Miami Grand Prix on May 2-4, where Piastri will look to extend his lead in the championship.

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