McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is wary one of the team’s rivals could erase their lead over the competition if they introduce a successful upgrade to their car.
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Russell told race control what he thought of Verstappen’s first lap corner cut
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell made it clear he felt Max Verstappen should be penalised for passing Oscar Piastri off the track at the start of Sunday’s race.
Doohan’s final corner pass on Bortoleto was F1’s closest fight for last place in seven years
2025 Saudi Arabian GP stats and facts
Posted onAll the stats from Sunday’s race including the closest fight for last in seven years, Australia’s first points leader since 2010 and more.
“Singapore plan” radio message was the wrong choice of words, Vowles admits
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams’ team principal James Vowles admitted that discussing a “Singapore plan” on their radio risked being “misconstrued”.
‘You’re the effective leader’: Full radio from Piastri and Verstappen’s Jeddah tussle
Formula 1
Posted onAs he pursued Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri ignored McLaren’s advice on which corner he should Lewis Hamilton at. Here are all the leaders’ radio messages.
Leclerc hopes new front wing for Spanish GP will be “turning point” for Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc is pinning his hopes for the rest of the season on a rule change which will come into force at round nine.
Fake swearing? F1 censored Verstappen calling his penalty “really lovely”
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has a reputation for making off-colour remarks but Formula One Management appeared to censor one of his radio comments in error yesterday.
Verstappen praises Piastri’s calmness and lack of errors: “I like that”
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen praised Oscar Piastri after the McLaren driver claimed the championship lead in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Clean air is still king. Stewards must wise up and Jeddah needs a track limits fix
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Posted onThe stewards must appreciate the value of running in clean air to make the right calls when drivers cut the track to pass a rival.
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAlthough the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was a largely processional race, a few drivers managed to distinguish themselves with their performances. Here’s RaceFans’ ratings.
Did Hamilton stop Norris from beating Leclerc? Jeddah race data analysed
2025 Saudi Arabian GP interactive data
Posted onDid Lewis Hamilton help Charles Leclerc finish third by delaying Lando Norris earlier in the race? Here’s a look at all the data from Jeddah.
Vote for your 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Stewards dealt with Verstappen correctly over first lap corner cut – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri backed the stewards’ decision to penalise Max Verstappen for passing him off the track on the first lap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
“You can’t be critical in any form”: Verstappen explains silence over Jeddah penalty
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he doesn’t want his opinion distorting on social media or to risk a fine under the FIA’s revised rules on misconduct.
Norris says he must stop “trying to take too many risks” in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says he must calm down his approach to qualifying to avoid compromising his race weekends, following his crash in Jeddah.
Alonso fears he won’t score this year after fifth point-less weekend
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso fears he could end the season with no points after failing to score again in the fifth round of the championship.
Stewards clear Gasly and Tsunoda over first-lap collision
Formula 1
Posted onPierre Gasly said he couldn’t have done any more to avoid his race-ending collision with Yuki Tsunoda but the stewards took no action.
Verstappen fumes but stewards say penalty could have been twice as severe
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen claimed he is ‘not allowed to express his opinion’ after cutting short his post-race interview when faced with questions about his latest penalty.
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race result and championship points
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for McLaren and leads the drivers’ championship by 10 points.
Piastri wins and takes championship lead after penalty for Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and claimed the championship lead for the first time in his career.