‘Ice cold’: F1 world reacts as Oscar Piastri stuns at Saudi GP

News.com.au - 20/04
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Red Bull pole sitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Red Bull pole sitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career.

Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari completed the podium for this fifth round of the season under the floodlights at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

There was a huge reaction across the F1 world, led by Piastri’s mother Nicole who tweeted: “Longest. Race. Ever.”

F1 commentator described Piastri’s performance as “ice cold”.

Piastri’s third win this year was in large part decided at the first turn, when Verstappen picked up a five...
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