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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh
Lance Stroll’s early crash impacted the lead fight, with Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton staying out during a safety car period but ultimately finishing behind Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman. Verstappen and Leclerc battled at the start, with Perez attacking Leclerc from third place. Leclerc fought hard to regain second position, briefly keeping up with Verstappen before ultimately dropping back. Stroll’s crash on lap seven led to a safety car period and all frontrunners pitted for hard tires. Norris led briefly during the safety car period but was eventually overtaken by Verstappen and Perez. Verstappen cruised to victory with a sizable lead, while Perez and Leclerc completed the podium.