The 2025 Formula 1 season powered into its final stop of the first triple header with the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, set against the striking backdrop of Jeddah’s Red Sea coast. A city known as a historic gateway for pilgrims en route to Mecca and a modern cultural and commercial hub, Jeddah delivers a unique blend of tradition and modernity — and its Grand Prix circuit is no different. Making its April debut in 2025, the race would potentially take on an extra layer of unpredictability, with warmer temperatures, swirling winds, and higher humidity levels expected to echo summer-like conditions and challenge teams in new ways.
At 6.174 kilometers, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit remains one of the fastest on the calendar, despite being a twisty street layout packed with 27 corners — 16 left, 11 right — many of which are tackled at medium to high speed. Drivers can keep the throttle pinned for roughly 80% of the lap, dealing with precision and bravery in equal measure. While there are three DRS zones, the lack of heavy braking points means overtaking remains a high-stakes last-minute affair.
Race Guide
Season: 2025 F1 World Championship
Race weekend: 18 April 2025 – 20 April 2025
Race date: Saturday, 20 April, 2025
Race start time: 20:00 local time
Circuit: Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Laps: 50
Circuit length: 6.174km
2024 winner: Max Verstappen
| Pole position | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | |
| Time | 1:27.294 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Lando Norris | McLaren | |
| Time | 1:31.778 on lap 41 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | |
| Second | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | |
| Third | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | |
As Formula 1 wraps up the first tripleheader of the 2025 season under the Jeddah lights, it’s easy to forget just how new this race is in the sport’s history. Saudi Arabia only joined the Grand Prix calendar in 2021, becoming the 35th nation to host a race in motorsport’s premier category. The event arrived just two weeks after Qatar’s debut, significantly expanding F1’s presence in the Middle East. With Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar firmly established on the schedule, the region has quickly become a core part of the modern F1 calendar, collectively hosting 44 races to date.
Among those, Jeddah has carved out a reputation as one of the fastest and most dramatic street circuits in the sport. With its mix of high-speed sweeps and dauntingly close walls, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has already seen its fair share of standout races. Three drivers had claimed victory here so far — Lewis Hamilton in the inaugural 2021 race, Sergio Perez in 2023, and Max Verstappen twice, in 2022 and 2024. Before the 2025 race the same trio had also locked out all four pole positions, with Perez securing two, Hamilton one, and Verstappen topping qualifying in 2022.
While Verstappen led the charge in terms of points scored in Jeddah, with 87 to his name, Perez followed with 55, and Charles Leclerc sat third on 49, despite not yet claiming a win here. Leclerc had, however, set the fastest lap twice and landed on the podium twice, proving his pace around this rapid street circuit. In just four editions, Jeddah has already built a compelling legacy — one that continues to evolve as the 2025 season pushes forward at full throttle.
Weekend schedule
| Date | Session | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2025 | Free Practice 1 (FP1) | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm local time |
| 18 April 2025 | Free Practice 2 (FP2) | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm local time |
| 19 April 2025 | Free Practice 3 (FP3) | 4:30 am – 5:30 pm local time |
| 19 April 2025 | Qualifying | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm local time |
| 20 April 2025 | Race | 8:00 pm local time |
In Saturday Qualifying, Max Verstappen claimed a dramatic pole position for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Oscar Piastri by just 0.010s in a thrilling Q3 shootout. The session was shaken up early when Lando Norris, a favourite for pole after McLaren’s dominant practice form, crashed heavily at Turn 5, bringing out red flags and ending his run without setting a time. George Russell secured third for Mercedes ahead of Charles Leclerc and an impressive Kimi Antonelli, while Carlos Sainz took sixth for Williams. Lewis Hamilton continued to struggle in the Ferrari with seventh, as Yuki Tsunoda, Pierre Gasly, and Norris rounded out the top ten.
Come Sunday, Oscar Piastri claimed his third win of the 2025 season with a composed drive to victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, taking the lead in the Drivers’ Championship for the first time in his career. The Australian capitalised on a five-second penalty handed to Max Verstappen for cutting Turn 1 on the opening lap, taking the lead after the pit stops and holding firm to the chequered flag. Charles Leclerc finished third after a strong strategy and late overtake on George Russell, while Lando Norris recovered from P10 to finish fourth. Mercedes secured a double top-six with Russell and Kimi Antonelli, as Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton settled for seventh. Williams also bagged a double points finish, while a first-lap crash between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly brought out the Safety Car and ended both drivers’ races.
Championship background
Oscar Piastri took a commanding win in Bahrain and had blown the 2025 title race wide open, bringing him within just three points of championship leader Lando Norris. With Max Verstappen also lurking just eight points behind the McLaren frontman, the top of the 2025 Drivers’ Championship was shaping up to be a fierce, three-way battle. George Russell was firmly in the mix too — his impressive drive to fend off Norris for second place in Sakhir put him just 14 points off the top, keeping the Mercedes man in close contention.
In the 2025 Constructors’ standings, McLaren had surged ahead with a 48-point cushion over Mercedes, establishing themselves as the early team to beat in 2025. Their form looked set to continue in Jeddah, a circuit that rewards the kind of cornering precision and straight-line efficiency the MCL38 had shown in abundance. Behind them, Ferrari were showing signs of life, hoping to carry the momentum from a stronger outing in Bahrain into this weekend. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton would both be eyeing their first podiums of the season on a track where both had performed strongly in the past.
Weather-wise, the Jeddah weekend looked set to mirror the conditions seen in Bahrain — hot, dry, and relentless. Despite the nighttime sessions for FP2, Qualifying, and the race, ambient temperatures were expected to hover around 30°C across all three days. Managing tyre temperatures and engine cooling would be critical, especially with the tighter battle lines now drawn in both championships.
Race entries
The lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2025 season’s entry list, featuring no reserve drivers for the race other than the driver swap at the sister teams, Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, where Yuki Tsunoda moved up to the parent Red Bull team and Liam Lawson headed in the opposite direction back to Racing Bulls, for round three at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.
All the drivers from the start of the season took to the track during FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix.
Tyre choices
For the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Pirelli made a subtle but potentially significant shift in tyre strategy. While the first four rounds of the season had featured the same compound selections as 2024, round five in Jeddah saw the Italian supplier opting for a softer set: the C3 as the Hard, C4 as the Medium, and the ultra-sticky C5 as the Soft. This adjustment, made in collaboration with the FIA, Formula 1, and the teams, was part of an ongoing effort to open up more strategic variety and inject a dose of unpredictability into race day.
Historically, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been a one-stop affair, with that strategy proving both the most efficient and the most widely adopted—even in races complicated by Safety Cars. But this year’s softer compound set could throw that trend into question. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit isn’t especially abrasive, and while tyre wear is moderate, the high-speed layout subjects tyres to significant lateral loads — though not quite on the level of Suzuka or Barcelona. Early in the weekend, graining can be an issue due to the dirty track surface, as the venue sees little racing outside of Formula 1. However, as rubber builds up and the surface evolves, grip improves. With a softer trio in play for 2025, how teams manage degradation and grip could be crucial — and may finally tip the balance toward more dynamic strategy calls under the lights.
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Free Practice
In FP1, the 2025 season’s first on-track action in Jeddah delivered a shake-up few saw coming, with Pierre Gasly topping the timesheets for Alpine in a surprising and well-timed flyer on soft tyres. The Frenchman pipped McLaren’s Lando Norris by just seven-thousandths of a second in the opening practice session of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, taking full advantage of the cooling track conditions and a late run to vault himself to the top. It was an unexpected highlight for both driver and team, especially coming off the back of Alpine’s first points of the season in Bahrain just a week ago.
During FP2, Lando Norris topped the timesheets in the second practice session of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver, currently leading the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, looked in control throughout FP2 and ended the hour 0.163s ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri, underlining the papaya team’s status as the squad to beat this weekend.
In FP3, McLaren continued their commanding presence in the 2025 season by locking out the top two spots in final practice at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris narrowly edging out team-mate Oscar Piastri by just 0.024s. The pair were in a league of their own at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with Norris posting a 1m27.489s in the final minutes to reclaim top spot from the Australian, as George Russell trailed nearly six-tenths behind in third.
Full Free Practice Reports
Free Practice 1 Classification
FP1 was held on 18 April 2025 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm local time.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:29.239 | 25 | |
| 2 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:29.246 | +0.007s | 25 |
| 3 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:29.309 | +0.070s | 28 |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 1:29.341 | +0.102s | 25 |
| 5 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:29.606 | +0.367s | 23 |
| 6 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:29.618 | +0.379s | 21 |
| 7 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 1:29.779 | +0.540s | 26 |
| 8 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:29.815 | +0.576s | 27 |
| 9 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:29.818 | +0.579s | 26 |
| 10 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:29.821 | +0.582s | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:29.907 | +0.668s | 19 |
| 12 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:29.916 | +0.677s | 25 |
| 13 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:29.934 | +0.695s | 24 |
| 14 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:29.976 | +0.737s | 24 |
| 15 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:30.011 | +0.772s | 15 |
| 16 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 1:30.183 | +0.944s | 25 |
| 17 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:30.583 | +1.344s | 23 |
| 18 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 1:30.595 | +1.356s | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 1:31.029 | +1.790s | 21 |
| 20 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:31.038 | +1.799s | 23 |
Free Practice 2 Classification
FP2 was held on 18 April 2025 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm local time.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:28.267 | 21 | |
| 2 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 1:28.430 | +0.163s | 22 |
| 3 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:28.547 | +0.280s | 23 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:28.749 | +0.482s | 22 |
| 5 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 1:28.942 | +0.675s | 24 |
| 6 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:28.963 | +0.696s | 19 |
| 7 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:28.973 | +0.706s | 21 |
| 8 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:29.106 | +0.839s | 22 |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:29.193 | +0.926s | 21 |
| 10 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:29.220 | +0.953s | 23 |
| 11 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:29.242 | +0.975s | 16 |
| 12 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:29.306 | +1.039s | 17 |
| 13 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:29.371 | +1.104s | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:29.488 | +1.221s | 22 |
| 15 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:29.662 | +1.395s | 18 |
| 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 1:29.754 | +1.487s | 19 |
| 17 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 1:29.912 | +1.645s | 21 |
| 18 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:30.007 | +1.740s | 18 |
| 19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 1:30.019 | +1.752s | 22 |
Free Practice 3 Classification
FP3 was held on 19 April 2025 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm local time.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:27.489 | 18 | |
| 2 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 1:27.513 | +0.024s | 19 |
| 3 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:28.116 | +0.627s | 17 |
| 4 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:28.334 | +0.845s | 14 |
| 5 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:28.372 | +0.883s | 21 |
| 6 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:28.389 | +0.900s | 16 |
| 7 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 1:28.570 | +1.081s | 15 |
| 8 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:28.625 | +1.136s | 16 |
| 9 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:28.670 | +1.181s | 14 |
| 10 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:28.679 | +1.190s | 18 |
| 11 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:28.769 | +1.280s | 17 |
| 12 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:28.780 | +1.291s | 20 |
| 13 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:28.861 | +1.372s | 18 |
| 14 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:28.888 | +1.399s | 19 |
| 15 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 1:28.898 | +1.409s | 21 |
| 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 1:28.989 | +1.500s | 15 |
| 17 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:29.220 | +1.731s | 16 |
| 18 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 1:29.336 | +1.847s | 20 |
| 19 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:29.410 | +1.921s | 24 |
| 20 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:29.478 | +1.989s | 19 |
Qualifying
Max Verstappen produced a stunning late effort to claim pole position for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, edging out Oscar Piastri by a mere one-hundredth of a second in a dramatic Qualifying session that had it all — pace, pressure, and a hefty crash for Lando Norris. Under the lights in Jeddah, with the tension rising and McLaren looking like favourites after sweeping all three practice sessions, it was Red Bull’s reigning world champion who delivered when it mattered most.
Full Qualifying Report
Qualifying Classification
Qualifying was held on 19 April 2025 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm local time.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:27.778 | 1:27.529 | 1:27.294 | 19 |
| 2 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 1:27.901 | 1:27.545 | 1:27.304 | 18 |
| 3 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:28.282 | 1:27.599 | 1:27.407 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:28.552 | 1:27.866 | 1:27.670 | 19 |
| 5 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:28.128 | 1:27.798 | 1:27.866 | 17 |
| 6 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 1:28.354 | 1:28.024 | 1:28.164 | 23 |
| 7 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:28.372 | 1:28.102 | 1:28.201 | 20 |
| 8 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:28.226 | 1:27.990 | 1:28.204 | 16 |
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:28.421 | 1:28.025 | 1:28.367 | 22 |
| 10 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:27.805 | 1:27.481 | DNF | 11 |
| 11 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:28.279 | 1:28.109 | 14 | |
| 12 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:28.561 | 1:28.191 | 11 | |
| 13 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:28.548 | 1:28.303 | 14 | |
| 14 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:28.571 | 1:28.418 | 12 | |
| 15 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 1:28.536 | 1:28.648 | 15 | |
| 16 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:28.645 | 9 | ||
| 17 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 1:28.739 | 9 | ||
| 18 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:28.782 | 8 | ||
| 19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 1:29.092 | 9 | ||
| 20 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:29.462 | 8 |
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Starting Grid
The Grand Prix starting grid, with or without penalties, after the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Qualifying session.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT |
| 2 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes |
| 3 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 6 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes |
| 7 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 8 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT |
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault |
| 10 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes |
| 11 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes |
| 12 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT |
| 13 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes |
| 14 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT |
| 15 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari |
| 16 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes |
| 17 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault |
| 18 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari |
| 19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari |
| 20 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari |
What happened in the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Oscar Piastri delivered a calm and commanding performance under the lights in Jeddah to win the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and, in doing so, took the lead in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship for the first time in his career. The McLaren driver’s third win in just five races in 2025 came after he capitalised on a time penalty for Max Verstappen and never looked back, controlling the race from the front once he inherited the lead after the pit stops.
Drama unfolded from the very first lap as front-row starters Verstappen and Piastri went wheel-to-wheel into Turn 1. The Dutchman muscled his way ahead but was judged to have unfairly cut the chicane to maintain position, earning himself a five-second time penalty. As the early phases of the race played out, Piastri cleverly managed the gap, staying within striking distance of the Red Bull. When the field made its only round of pit stops, Verstappen served his penalty — and Piastri swept into a lead he would never relinquish.
Further back, Lando Norris mounted an impressive recovery drive from 10th on the grid following his Q3 crash the day before. The Briton, on an alternative strategy starting on hard tyres, briefly led the race during the pit cycle before switching to mediums. Though he pushed hard in the closing laps, he ultimately couldn’t find a way past Charles Leclerc for the final podium spot. Leclerc, who had extended his first stint brilliantly, claimed third and Ferrari’s first top-three finish of the season.
George Russell had run in the podium positions for much of the race but dropped to fifth in the latter stages, overtaken by both Leclerc and Norris. Nevertheless, it was a solid haul of points for Mercedes, with rookie Kimi Antonelli continuing to impress in sixth. Lewis Hamilton, still struggling to adapt to life at Ferrari, finished where he started in seventh, unable to find the pace needed to challenge further up the order.
Williams enjoyed another strong result in what was turning into a promising 2025 campaign. Carlos Sainz capped a fine weekend with eighth place — his best result for the team so far — while Alex Albon followed closely in ninth. Isack Hadjar picked up the final point in 10th for Racing Bulls after a dogged drive, narrowly holding off challenges from Alonso and Lawson.
The race wasn’t without incident, with the Safety Car making its now-traditional appearance in Jeddah on the opening lap. A collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly ended both of their races and extended the venue’s record of full Safety Car appearances in every edition since it joined the calendar in 2021.
Fernando Alonso once again found himself outside the points in 11th, with Liam Lawson classified 12th after receiving a 10-second penalty for gaining an advantage off-track in a clash with Jack Doohan. Haas duo Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon came home 13th and 14th, followed by Nico Hülkenberg, Lance Stroll, Doohan, and Gabriel Bortoleto rounding out the finishers.
But the spotlight belonged to Piastri. With his third win in five races, the 24-year-old now led the 2025 Drivers’ Championship by 10 points over team-mate Norris. It marked the first time an Australian had topped the standings since Mark Webber in 2010 — fittingly, the very man now managing Piastri’s career. As the 2025 season rolled on, McLaren looked like the team to beat — and Piastri its calmest weapon.
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race results
The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race was held on 20 April 2025 at 8:00 pm local time.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car | Laps | Time/retired | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 50 | 1:21:06.758 | 25 |
| 2 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 50 | +2.843s | 18 |
| 3 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 50 | +8.104s | 15 |
| 4 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 50 | +9.196s | 12 |
| 5 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 50 | +27.236s | 10 |
| 6 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 50 | +34.688s | 8 |
| 7 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 50 | +39.073s | 6 |
| 8 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 50 | +64.630s | 4 |
| 9 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 50 | +66.515s | 2 |
| 10 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 50 | +67.091s | 1 |
| 11 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 50 | +75.917s | 0 |
| 12 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 50 | +78.451s | 0 |
| 13 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 50 | +79.194s | 0 |
| 14 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 50 | +99.723s | 0 |
| 15 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 49 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 16 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 49 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 17 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 49 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 18 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 49 | +1 lap | 0 |
| NC | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 0 | DNF | 0 |
| Liam Lawson received a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. | ||||||
2025 Saudi Arabian Prix Fastest Laps
Full standings are announced post-race.
| Pos | No | Driver | Car | Lap | Time of day | Time | Avg speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 41 | 21:11:22 | 1:31.778 | 242.175 |
| 2 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 49 | 21:23:37 | 1:32.192 | 241.088 |
| 3 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 50 | 21:25:02 | 1:32.228 | 240.994 |
| 4 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 49 | 21:23:32 | 1:32.280 | 240.858 |
| 5 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 50 | 21:25:36 | 1:32.396 | 240.555 |
| 6 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 50 | 21:26:06 | 1:32.466 | 240.373 |
| 7 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 43 | 21:14:50 | 1:32.600 | 240.025 |
| 8 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 44 | 21:17:16 | 1:32.745 | 239.650 |
| 9 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 32 | 20:57:23 | 1:32.893 | 239.268 |
| 10 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 43 | 21:15:17 | 1:32.998 | 238.998 |
| 11 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 49 | 21:24:45 | 1:33.009 | 238.970 |
| 12 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 49 | 21:23:47 | 1:33.150 | 238.608 |
| 13 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 50 | 21:26:21 | 1:33.238 | 238.383 |
| 14 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 39 | 21:08:58 | 1:33.257 | 238.334 |
| 15 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 39 | 21:09:22 | 1:33.446 | 237.852 |
| 16 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 47 | 21:21:27 | 1:33.477 | 237.773 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 47 | 21:21:50 | 1:34.309 | 235.676 |
| 18 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 39 | 21:09:19 | 1:34.447 | 235.331 |
2025 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings
Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2025 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings
| Pos | Driver | Nationality | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren | 99 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren | 89 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 87 |
| 4 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes | 73 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari | 47 |
| 6 | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes | 38 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Ferrari | 31 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | THA | Williams Mercedes | 20 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Haas Ferrari | 14 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin Mercedes | 10 |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Alpine Renualt | 6 |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 6 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | Haas Ferrari | 6 |
| 14 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 5 |
| 15 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 5 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Williams Mercedes | 5 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin Mercedes | 0 |
| 18 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 0 |
| 19 | Jack Doohan | AUS | Alpine Renualt | 0 |
| 20 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 0 |
2025 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
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