Context and weekend notes
Jeddah again rewarded precision and straight-line speed, and this time Verstappen kept the lead while Perez and Leclerc fought over the podium places.
Qualifying summary
Verstappen delivered another pole, beating Leclerc and Perez, while Bearman's emergency Ferrari debut became one of the weekend's biggest stories.
Race key events
Verstappen controlled the race from the start, Perez finished second, and Leclerc's third place came with the fastest lap bonus point.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:20:43.273 | 25 |
| 2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | +13.643s | 18 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +18.639s | 16 |
Technical/strategy highlights
Red Bull again had the best race pace, while Leclerc's fastest lap was the only extra point to come away from the Ferrari challenge.
Post-race and impact
The second Red Bull one-two of the year kept Verstappen in command and confirmed Perez as the closest challenger in the opening rounds.
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