“One of the most difficult races in my career”

Piastri left the second race, was involved in an incident with Max Verstappen right at the beginning of the race, after the battle kept its position exceeding the limits of the circuit. Finally, the 5-second penalty received by the world champion quadruple, in conjunction with the efficient underground of the “Papaya” team brought a victory to Piastri, who flew to the finish line.

Oscar Piastri: “It was hard for me to keep up with Max at the end of the first stint”

“I am looking for a couch, it was a very difficult race. Of course, I am very happy to win, I made the difference at the beginning, I supported my position in the first turn and that was enough. It was very difficult to follow each other, It was really difficult for me to keep up with Max at the end of the first stint, I practically destroyed my tires.

The clean air after stopping at the speakers was very pleasant. It was a clean race and I did the right thing. I needed a little more, Max was closer than I wanted, but it was a great race and a great weekend. I attacked inside in the first turn, but I came out the second.

Then the commissioners had to intervene; I considered that I was sufficiently aligned with him and, in the end, that's exactly what the victory brought us. I am very pleased with the work we do with the starts; Just there I won. One of the biggest improvements this weekend was that the hydration system worked.

This is always a demanding race, and this year it was a little later, so it was a little warmer and wetter. Certainly, this was one of the most difficult races in my career, so I'm glad I won it, “said Piastri at the end of the Saudi Arabia race.

How did the pilots finish in the Grand Formula 1 Award in Saudi Arabia:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

4. Lando Norris (McLaren)

5. George Russell (Mercedes)

6. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

7. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

8. Carlos Sainz (Williams)

9. Alex Albon (Williams)

10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)

11. Fernanod Alonso (Aston Martin)

12. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

13. Oliver Bearman (Haas)

14. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

15. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber)

16. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

17. Jack Doohan (Alpine)

18. Gabriel Bortleto (Kick Sauber)

19. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – DNF

20. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – DNF

What does pilot ranking look after the Saudi Arabia race:

1. Oscar Piastri – 99 points

2. Lando Norris – 89

3. Max Verstappen – 87

4. George Russell – 73

5. Charles Leclerc – 47

6. Kimi Antonelli – 38

7. Lewis Hamilton – 31

8. Alex Albon – 20

9. Esteban Ocon – 14

10. Lance Stroll – 10

11. Pierre Gasly – 6

12. Nico Hulkenberg – 6

13. Oliver Bearman – 6

14. Isack Hadjar – 5

15. Carlos Sainz – 5

16. Yuki Tsunoda – 5

17. Fernando Alonso – 0

18. Liam Lawson – 0

19. Jack Doohan – 0

20. Gabriel Bortleto – 0

The hierarchy of builders:

1. McLaren – 188 points

2. Mercedes – 111

3. Red Bull – 89

4. Ferrari – 78

5. Williams – 25

6. Haas – 20

7. Aston Martin – 10

8. Racing Bulls – 8

9. Alpine – 6

10. Kick Sauber – 6