Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins the Saudi Arabian GP and reaches 100 podiums

The Dutch driver achieved his second victory of the season and his ninth in a row in this sport; see final ranking

Max Verstappen he achieved his ninth consecutive victory in Formula 1the second of the season and the 56th of his career when he won with extreme ease, this Saturday, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Red Bull achieved their second double by placing Sergio Pérez in second place. Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari completed the podium, with a hundredth for the Dutchman.

The current three-time champion, however, failed to set the best lap of the race. Lewis Hamilton, ranked ninth, had taken home this point, but let it slip away to Leclerc on the final lap of the race.

Just like in Bahrain, Verstappen secured victory at the start. While Pérez and Leclerc were fighting for second place. The Monegasque also defended himself well, but for a short time. The Mexican overtook his rival and remained in the famous ‘stasis’, without however threatening the three-time world champion.

The race hinted that it would be exciting when Lance Stroll hit the protective barrier and activated the safety car. Several drivers took the opportunity to return to the pits. Lando Norris was one of the exceptions and led the race, but was quickly overtaken by the Red Bull duo, who achieved their second double of the season.

The Aston Martin driver wasn’t the only one to abandon the race. On the first lap, Pierre Gasly retired after complaining of car problems. A negative note also for Fernando Alonso who, despite making the most of the car, only finished in fifth place.

The excitement is due to Oliver Bearman, who achieved a remarkable seventh place. The 18-year-old driver replaced Carlos Sainz, who had to undergo surgery for appendicitis. He was also in the paddock and followed Ferrari’s good performance in Saudi Arabia.

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Discover the final standings of the Bahrain F-1 GP:

1st – Max Verstappen (HOL/Red Bull), 1h31min44s742

2nd – Sergio Pérez (MEX/Red Bull), at 13’643.

3rd – Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari), at 18’639.

4th – Oscar Piastri (AUS/McLaren), at 32s007.

5th – Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin), at 35s759.

6th – George Russell (ING/Mercedes), at 39s936.

7th – Oliver James Bearman (ING/Ferrari), at 42s679.

8th – Lando Norris (ING/McLaren), at 45s708.

9th – Lewis Hamilton (ING/Mercedes), at 45s850.

10th – Nico Hülkenberg (ALE/Haas), at 75s688.

11th – Alexander Albon (TAI/Williams), at 87s820.

12th – Esteban Ocon (FRA/Alpine), 1 lap away.

13th – Yuki Tsunoda (JAP/RB), 1 lap away.

14th – Logan Sargeant (USA/Williams), 1 lap away.

15th – Kevin Magnussen (DIN/Haas), 1 lap behind.

16th – Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/RB), 1 lap away.

17th – Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Kick Sauber), 1 lap away.

18th – Guanyu Zhou (CHN/Kick Sauber), 1 lap away.

Not completed: Lance Stroll (CAN/Aston Martin) and Pierre Gasly (FRA/Alpine).

Source: Terra

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