Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP, leads F1 standings

Oscar Piastri claimed victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, becoming the first Australian in 15 years to lead the Formula 1 drivers’ standings. The race was shaped early on when Max Verstappen received a five-second penalty for cutting the chicane at the first corner, allowing Piastri to gain a decisive advantage during the pit stop cycle. Piastri finished ahead of Verstappen, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc securing third place and Lando Norris, who started 10th after a qualifying crash, recovering to finish fourth. The result pushed Piastri ahead of his McLaren teammate Norris in the championship standings, with Verstappen now third. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fifth and sixth, while Lewis Hamilton placed seventh, still adjusting to his new Ferrari. The outcome marks a significant shift in the championship, with McLaren drivers now leading the points race.