P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri took his third grand prix victory of the F1 season at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit to snatch control of the drivers’ championship fight from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris.
Oscar Piastri secured a confident victory in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fending off Max Verstappen to claim his third win of the season, and taking the lead in the F1 drivers’ championship standings. Verstappen received a five-second time penalty for his aggressive defense tactics against Piastri. Charles Leclerc finished third, with Lando Norris recovering to fourth place in a solid performance. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took fifth and sixth places for Mercedes. Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly collided on the opening lap, resulting in both retiring from the race and the deployment of the safety car. The intense battle between Verstappen and Piastri, along with strategic pit stops, shaped the dynamics of the race, leading to an exciting finish.
