Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025: Max Verstappen wins in Jeddah.

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the streets of Jeddah hosted a thrilling race during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the Formula 1 World Championship. Max Verstappen, starting from pole, claimed victory in his Red Bull, further strengthening his lead in the championship standings.

Race results :

Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
George Russell (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Verstappen led from start to finish, fending off a strong challenge from Piastri, who finished just 0.010 seconds behind.

Key highlights.

Lando Norris crashed in Q3 after a promising performance in free practice and was unable to start the race.
Oscar Piastri impressed with a near-win performance.
George Russell secured a podium, giving Mercedes vital points.

Driver Standings :

Max Verstappen – 112 pts
Oscar Piastri – 98 pts
Charles Leclerc – 85 pts
George Russell – 80 pts
Lewis Hamilton – 75 pts

Next stop: Miami Grand Prix 2025.

The next race is the Miami Grand Prix, held from May 2–4, at the Miami International Autodrome. This street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium will feature the Sprint race format, promising a weekend full of action.