Context and weekend notes
Jeddah delivered a tighter fight than Bahrain, with Perez on pole and Verstappen forced into recovery after the opening phase.
Qualifying summary
Perez beat Leclerc and Russell to pole after Verstappen's Q2 exit reshuffled the front of the grid.
Race key events
Perez held off Verstappen to win, Alonso initially crossed the line third before a penalty review left him on the podium, and Red Bull again controlled the strategic picture at the front.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:21:14.894 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | +5.355s | 19 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | +20.728s | 15 |
Technical/strategy highlights
The race again rewarded straight-line efficiency and tyre management, while Verstappen's fastest lap helped narrow the title gap by a single point.
Post-race and impact
Red Bull left Saudi Arabia with another one-two and a clearer sense that the title fight was already tilting toward Verstappen.
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