Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, propelling him to the lead of the drivers' championship, the first Australian to do so since Mark Webber in 2010. Max Verstappen received a five-second penalty for corner-cutting on the first lap, allowing Piastri to secure his lead during pit stops. Lando Norris finished fourth after starting tenth, closely trailing Verstappen. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari placed third, while George Russell of Mercedes ended fifth. Speculation about Verstappen's future with Red Bull increased after his performance issues in Bahrain, but he managed to claim pole position prior to the race despite the controversies that ensued.
Oscar Piastri seized the lead in the driver's championship by winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking the first Australian to lead since Mark Webber.
Starting from tenth, Lando Norris managed to secure a strong fourth place finish, minimizing damage in the championship standings as teams compete closely.
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