• Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking his third victory of the season.
• Max Verstappen finished second after receiving a five-second penalty for a first-corner incident.
• Lando Norris placed fourth, losing his championship lead to Piastri by 10 points.
• Piastri has a total of 99 points, with Norris and Verstappen following at 89 and 87 points respectively.
• This victory marks the first time since 2010 that an Australian leads the F1 standings.

In the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held on April 20, Oscar Piastri claimed victory, thereby taking the lead in the Formula One world championship. This triumph represents Piastri's third win in just five races this season, placing him ahead of teammate Lando Norris by 10 points, with Norris finishing fourth after starting from the 10th position due to a qualification crash. Piastri's performance solidified his standing as the first Australian to lead the championship since his manager, Mark Webber, in 2010, and marked the first back-to-back winner this season following his wins in Bahrain and China. Piastri now has 99 points compared to Norris's 89 and Max Verstappen's 87, as noted by Reuters, BBC, and South China Morning Post.

Piastri's victory was not without controversy, particularly at the first corner of the race, where he clashed with Verstappen, who was penalized for gaining an advantage by driving off the track. "I tried my best... that’s what won me the race," Piastri remarked, emphasizing his aggressive racing style at the start. Verstappen reacted to the scenario with discontent, interrupting his post-race interview to express his frustrations about the penalty. "Oh, that is lovely," he sarcastically remarked, referring to the penalty he felt was unfair, according to Channel News Asia and Le Monde.

Norris's challenges this race were notably exacerbated due to his previous qualifying crash, which he acknowledged impacted his ability to compete effectively in the Grand Prix. Reflecting on his performance, he stated, "Nothing more I could do," admitting the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc was quicker on the day and highlighting the need for him to improve his qualifying. This was echoed by reports from Al Jazeera and Dawn.

With this victory, McLaren strengthens its position in the constructors' standings, with a total lead of 77 points over Mercedes. Piastri's success underlines McLaren's current dominance in the season as they have won four out of five races this year. The dynamic competition among the top drivers is poised to continue as the series heads to Miami for the next race, creating anticipation for further thrilling encounters, as highlighted by BBC and South China Morning Post.