P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull chief Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen would have won the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix if it wasn’t for his time penalty.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the race but lost the lead to Oscar Piastri at the start due to a penalty for going off track. Despite a five-second penalty, Piastri held onto the lead after a pit stop, securing his back-to-back win of the season. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner expressed disappointment with the stewards’ decision and emphasized the need to let the drivers race. Verstappen’s second-place finish was a positive result given the team’s performance in previous sessions and the gap to the championship lead. Horner acknowledged the team’s need to improve for future races and highlighted the positive aspects of their performance.
