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Why Max Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Oscar Piastri

As the lights went out at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri hooked up faster from second on the grid than polesitter Max Verstappen, and the McLaren and Red Bull headed into Turn 1 side by side.

Motorsport · Apr 20, 2025

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP to lead drivers’ standings – as it happened

The Australian won his third race from five this season as Max Verstappen came second after a five-second penalty

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025

Strategy Corner: How can Max Verstappen beat Oscar Piastri to Saudi F1 win?

Jeddah's fast and furious street race is shaping up to be an enthralling contest, thanks to several cars which are starting out of position.

Motorsport · Apr 20, 2025

Stella: Norris struggling to drive MCL39 at the limit after Jeddah F1 quali crash

McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris is still not able to drive instinctively in the 2025 Formula 1 season, having crashed in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 

Autosport · Apr 19, 2025

Andrea Stella on Lando Norris' qualifying crash: 'These F1 cars are too fast to think'

Following Lando Norris' Jeddah qualifying shunt, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella says his driver is still not able to drive his 2025 car instinctively.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2025

Why Verstappen ran a two-lap strategy in Jeddah qualifying – and his rivals didn’t

Momentous events can result from small decisions and it was Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, known to the world as ‘GP’, who made the call.

Autosport · Apr 19, 2025

“Let's fuel it for two laps” – The key Red Bull call that led to Max Verstappen's pole

Momentous events can result from small decisions and it was Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, known to the world as ‘GP’, who made the call.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2025

Norris defends "f****** idiot" rant after Jeddah F1 quali crash

Lando Norris is standing by his own harsh analysis after he crashed out of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and called himself a “fucking idiot” for doing so.

Autosport · Apr 19, 2025

Lando Norris gives X-rated verdict on his Saudi Arabian GP qualifying error

The championship leader will start 10th at best after crashing into a wall during Q3.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Lando Norris stands by “f*cking idiot” rant after Jeddah shunt

Lando Norris is standing by his own harsh analysis after he crashed out of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and called himself a “fucking idiot” for doing so.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2025