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Ladybbird · 21-04-25, 05:55

Australian Oscar Piastri STORMS to Saudi Arabian F1 GP Win And Now Leads Title Race...
McLaren mans win catapults him 10pts clear in title race

Max Verstappen pays price for first-lap penalty

The Guardian 21 APR 2025

Australian Oscar Piastri crosses the line in Jeddah for his third race victory of the season.

Maintaining a focus and equilibrium under pressure has always been one of the hallmarks of Formula One?s greatest proponents and Oscar Piastri is demonstrating it with striking assurance for one so young.

His victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, beating the world champion Max Verstappen, was an object lesson in the 24-year-old?s calm and confidence and his potential to take the title in only his third season.

Seven days ago at the Bahrain GP, Piastri had controlled the race from pole to flag with insouciant ease and while in Jeddah he had more to do, starting from second on the grid after Verstappen had taken an unexpected and brilliant pole, the Australian and his McLaren team kept their composure.

Once he had the lead, gained through the pit stops after Verstappen was given a five-second penalty, Piastri was once more untouchable.

For all that Verstappen and Red Bull had managed to find the right window for their car this weekend, a far cry from Bahrain, the McLaren remains very much the class of the field in race pace and was notably easier on its tyres than its competitors.

Piastri and his team duly executed with perfection in what was something of a procession to secure the victory and one largely decided in the opening moments when Verstappen held his lead from the off but had to go off wide at turn two as Piastri went up the inside.

The McLaren driver believed he had been ahead and that Verstappen should give the place back; the world champion said he had not been given enough room and the incident was investigated by the stewards. Verstappen was adjudged to have been at fault and given a five-second penalty but he maintained his place at the front in clean air.

The Dutchman pushed hard but could not open a wide enough lead to cover the penalty and Piastri held his nerve and his cool to ease ahead through the pit stops, after which his pace and superior tyre wear paid off and he exercised iron control to take the flag by 2.8sec.

Charles Leclerc took Ferraris first podium in third, Lando Norris was fourth for McLaren in a strong comeback drive from 10th on the grid, and George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton could not match his Ferrari teammate, taking seventh.

For Piastri then, his third win this year was another strong statement of intent after dominant wins in Bahrain and China. Based on his performance on the high-speed challenge of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit which demands commitment for a quick lap, his confidence and equanimity in how the McLaren handles under him was once more clear and sits in stark contrast with his teammate Norris, who was considered the championship favourite.

Piastri wielded it in Jeddah with the same controlled aplomb as he has all season and it is paying off. He now leads the world championship for the first time in his short career, 10 points ahead of Norris with Verstappen in third, 12 points back.

Verstappen and Red Bull, however, will still consider this a strong result. In Bahrain Verstappen could manage only sixth place, his car a recalcitrant beast, lacking in almost every area and left floundering against the dominant McLaren and indeed Mercedes and Ferrari. He was wrestling with it through waves of frustration and ire, made clear to his team in no uncertain terms.

Race Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md9-jG4RzXs

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 50,613 Thanks: 28,767 Thanked 14,428 Times in 10,234 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Australian Piastri STORMS to Saudi F1 GP Win -Now Leads Title Race Australian Oscar Piastri STORMS to Saudi Arabian F1 GP Win And Now Leads Title Race... *McLaren mans win catapults him 10pts clear in title race* *Max Verstappen pays price for first-lap penalty* The Guardian 21 APR 2025 Australian Oscar Piastri crosses the line in Jeddah for his third race victory of the season. Maintaining a focus and equilibrium under pressure has always been one of the hallmarks of Formula One?s greatest proponents and Oscar Piastri is demonstrating it with striking assurance for one so young. His victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, beating the world champion Max Verstappen, was an object lesson in the 24-year-old?s calm and confidence and his potential to take the title in only his third season. Seven days ago at the Bahrain GP, Piastri had controlled the race from pole to flag with insouciant ease and while in Jeddah he had more to do, starting from second on the grid after Verstappen had taken an unexpected and brilliant pole, the Australian and his McLaren team kept their composure. Once he had the lead, gained through the pit stops after Verstappen was given a five-second penalty, Piastri was once more untouchable. For all that Verstappen and Red Bull had managed to find the right window for their car this weekend, a far cry from Bahrain, the McLaren remains very much the class of the field in race pace and was notably easier on its tyres than its competitors. Piastri and his team duly executed with perfection in what was something of a procession to secure the victory and one largely decided in the opening moments when Verstappen held his lead from the off but had to go off wide at turn two as Piastri went up the inside. The McLaren driver believed he had been ahead and that Verstappen should give the place back; the world champion said he had not been given enough room and the incident was investigated by the stewards. Verstappen was adjudged to have been at fault and given a five-second penalty but he maintained his place at the front in clean air. The Dutchman pushed hard but could not open a wide enough lead to cover the penalty and Piastri held his nerve and his cool to ease ahead through the pit stops, after which his pace and superior tyre wear paid off and he exercised iron control to take the flag by 2.8sec. Charles Leclerc took Ferraris first podium in third, Lando Norris was fourth for McLaren in a strong comeback drive from 10th on the grid, and George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton could not match his Ferrari teammate, taking seventh. For Piastri then, his third win this year was another strong statement of intent after dominant wins in Bahrain and China. Based on his performance on the high-speed challenge of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit which demands commitment for a quick lap, his confidence and equanimity in how the McLaren handles under him was once more clear and sits in stark contrast with his teammate Norris, who was considered the championship favourite. Piastri wielded it in Jeddah with the same controlled aplomb as he has all season and it is paying off. He now leads the world championship for the first time in his short career, 10 points ahead of Norris with Verstappen in third, 12 points back. Verstappen and Red Bull, however, will still consider this a strong result. In Bahrain Verstappen could manage only sixth place, his car a recalcitrant beast, lacking in almost every area and left floundering against the dominant McLaren and indeed Mercedes and Ferrari. He was wrestling with it through waves of frustration and ire, made clear to his team in no uncertain terms. Race Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md9-jG4RzXs

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