Max Verstappen failed to secure victory at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after a contentious incident involving title rival Oscar Piastri on the opening lap in Jeddah

Red Bull have reportedly deciding against a formal appeal against the penalty Max Verstappen received in Jeddah. Polesitter Verstappen was penalised five seconds for leaving the track and gaining an advantage at the start of the race in a duel with eventual race winner Oscar Piastri.

Oscar Piastri put in an impressive victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, securing his third win of the season to take the lead in the drivers’ championship. The McLaren driver managed the race perfectly,