Saudi Arabian GP: Oscar Piastri beats Max Verstappen to lead championship

Oscar Piastri claimed a thrilling fifth career victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, overtaking Max Verstappen after a dramatic battle in Turn 1. Despite starting second on the grid, Piastri's teammate Lando Norris made significant progress early on, ending up fourth at the finish despite starting tenth due to a qualifying mishap. Meanwhile, Verstappen retained second place but was penalized five seconds for an overtaking incident during the race, allowing Piastri to secure the lead and take the title from Norris by 10 points.