Lando Norris Leads the Charge in Saudi Arabia as Formula One Heads to Jeddah for the 2025 Grand Prix

The 2025 Formula One season continues its high-speed journey with the fifth race of the year set to take place in Saudi Arabia.

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the action on Sunday, 20 April, with the race starting at 19:00 local time.

Current Standings Before the Saudi Arabian Showdown

As the season unfolds, Max Verstappen is once again the defending champion, holding the title for an impressive fourth consecutive year.

Meanwhile, McLaren enters the season as the reigning constructors’ champions.

The 2025 season began with a bang in Melbourne, where McLaren’s Lando Norris took the victory.

Shortly after, his teammate, Oscar Piastri, triumphed in China.

Verstappen made his mark with a win in Japan, and Piastri secured the first repeat victory of the season last weekend in Bahrain.

After four thrilling races, Norris leads the drivers’ standings with 77 points, closely followed by Piastri with 74 points.

Verstappen sits in third with 69 points, while Mercedes’ George Russell holds fourth with 63 points.

Recap of the 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2024 saw Max Verstappen on top of the podium, with his then-teammate Sergio Perez finishing second.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secured third place.

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Schedule

All times are listed in South African Standard Time (SAST).

• Friday, 18 April
  • Practice 1: 15:30 – 16:30
  • Practice 2: 19:00 – 20:00
• Saturday, 19 April
  • Practice 3: 15:30 – 16:30
  • Qualifying: 19:00 – 20:00
• Sunday, 20 April
  • Main Race: 19:00

Driver Standings Ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

1. Lando Norris – 77 points
2. Oscar Piastri – 74 points
3. Max Verstappen – 69 points
4. George Russell – 63 points
5. Charles Leclerc – 32 points
6. Kimi Antonelli – 30 points
7. Lewis Hamilton – 25 points
8. Alex Albon – 18 points
9. Esteban Ocon – 14 points
10. Lance Stroll – 10 points

Constructor Standings

1. McLaren – 151 points
2. Mercedes – 93 points
3. Red Bull – 71 points
4. Ferrari – 57 points
5. Haas – 20 points
6. Williams – 19 points
7. Aston Martin – 10 points
8. Racing Bulls – 7 points
9. Alpine – 6 points
10. Sauber – 6 points

Who Will Win the 2025 Formula One Drivers’ Title?

As the season intensifies, the battle for the championship remains wide open.

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