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Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP to move to top of F1 standings after Verstappen slapped with five-second penalty
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Oscar Piastri’s third win this year was in large part decided at the first turn, when defending champion Max Verstappen picked up a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage after going off the track. He becomes the first Australian to lead the drivers’ standings since his agent, Mark Webber, 15 years ago.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career.
Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari completed the podium for this fifth round of the season under the floodlights at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Piastri’s third win this year was in large part decided at the first turn, when Verstappen picked up a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage after going off the track.
