The reigning world champion is also leading the way in Jeddah. But behind that, things get exciting – and a teenager amazes the competition.
Grand Prix victory number 56 for Max Verstappen: The three-time and reigning Formula 1 world champion also won the second race of the new season. At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the Dutchman won ahead of his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, while Charles Leclerc came third in a Ferrari.
An 18-year-old, on the other hand, caused a stir: talented driver Oliver Bearman achieved a respectable seventh place in the first Formula 1 race of his career in a Ferrari – the Brit replaced Ferrari regular driver Carlos Sainz, who was out due to an appendix operation.