F1 Race 2025

Verstappen Holds Lead Amid Saudi Arabian Chaos at F1 Race Start The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix exploded into drama from the very first lap as Max Verstappen retained his pole position in a chaotic start that saw a multi-car crash shake up the grid. As the lights went out, Verstappen launched cleanly off the line, keeping challengers at bay through the tight Turn 1. Behind him, however, the race took a wild turn. A high-speed incident involving multiple midfield cars brought out the safety car almost immediately. Initial reports suggest that contact between an aggressive Oscar Piastri and Lance Stroll triggered a domino effect, forcing several cars into evasive action. While Verstappen maintained a composed lead during the restart, the opening crash reshuffled race strategies, with teams quickly adapting to early pit stops and possible damage repairs. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris both capitalized on the confusion to gain key positions, while veteran Lewis Hamilton had to nurse...