OSCAR PIASTRI IS YOUR NEW CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER! 🏁🔥
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For the first time in his F1 career, Oscar Piastri sits on top of the world championship standings — and it came in dramatic fashion at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 🇸🇦
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Starting P2 behind Verstappen, Piastri got the better launch and stayed tight into Turn 1, where Verstappen ran wide and off track, earning himself a five-second penalty. That moment proved crucial. 👏
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Piastri kept his cool through the race’s only green-flag pit stop cycle, diving in before Verstappen and managing to build just enough of a gap to take the lead once Verstappen served his penalty. From there, he held strong and crossed the line for a statement victory. 🧡
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Behind him, Verstappen settled for second, while Leclerc brought Ferrari their first podium of the season. Norris finished fourth after a tough qualifying session, but McLaren still ends the weekend with both drivers ahead of Verstappen in the championship standings 👀
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