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10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

For the second race in a row, Formula 1 witnessed a Red Bull domination, as Sergio Perez led home Max Verstappen in the third Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton "didn't even bother" battling Max Verstappen as Brit has Red Bull theory

A second straight one-two finish for Red Bull has many Formula 1 fans believing another title is inevitable for the Milton Keynes outfit, and Lewis Hamilton appears to be in agreement

Daily Mirror

How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out

This is the full breakdown of the key moments in that timeline: from Alonso lining up in second place to gaining, losing and then finally, and officially, regaining his 100th F1 podium.

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Saudi Sports Minister Crowns Sergio Perez with F1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 Prize

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has crowned Mexico’s Sergio Perez with F1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 Prize who ranked first in the race held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, driver of Red Bull and champion of the last edition, ranked…

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Fernando Alonso podium reinstated despite FIA document doubling down on Saudi GP penalty

Alonso was stripped of third place after the race accused of not serving a penalty properly but, after a review, the decision has been overturned and he is classified about George Russell again

Daily Mirror

Russell: Alonso's penalties in Saudi Arabian GP too extreme

The Mercedes driver benefitted from Alonso's 10-second penalty, which he was handed because his pitcrew worked on his car during his pitstop before he served his first full five-second penalty, for incorrectly lining up on his grid spot at the start of the race.

Autosport

Russell: Alonso's penalties in Saudi Arabian GP "too extreme"

The Mercedes driver benefitted from Alonso's 10-second penalty, which he was handed because his pitcrew worked on his car during his pitstop before he served his full five-second penalty, which he had initially picked up for incorrectly lining up on his grid spot at the start of the race.

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Lewis Hamilton fires shot at George Russell after losing to Mercedes teammate in Saudi GP

Russell crossed the line fourth and took third place at the Saudi Arabian GP thanks to a Fernando Alonso penalty, while Hamilton could only manage to finish in fifth place

Daily Mirror

Alonso: Something "really wrong" with FIA system for late F1 Saudi GP penalty

The Aston Martin driver finished third on track, negating an initial five-second penalty for lining up incorrectly in his grid position at the start.

Autosport

Fernando Alonso lashes out at FIA for putting on "a poor show" after Saudi GP penalty

Alonso crossed the finish line third but had his podium stripped as a result of a post-race penalty applied, which meant George Russell was promoted to the third step of the podium

Daily Mirror

George Russell shows true colours with reaction to Fernando Alonso penalty after Saudi GP

Russell gained from the F1 stewards' decision to give Alonso a penalty after the end of the race in Jeddah, but still felt it was a "harsh" decision even though he took a podium place as a result

Daily Mirror

F1: Fernando Alonso’s podium reinstated in farcical scenes at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Spaniard claims 100th F1 podium after initially having third place taken off him

Evening Standard

Alonso loses Saudi Arabia F1 podium after second time penalty

Like his former Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon in Bahrain, Alonso picked up a five-second penalty for being out of position at the start, lining up to the left of his second grid slot.

Motorsport

Sergio Pérez wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix but Max Verstappen keeps title lead

Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez was triumphant in the second race of the season with Max Verstappen runner-up and and Fernando Alonso third

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Perez cruises to Red Bull 1-2 as penalty denies Alonso podium

Perez crossed the line 5.3s clear of Verstappen, who spent the final laps charging his battery for a final-tour tilt at the fastest lap - which was ultimately successful as he crossed the line with a 1m31.906s lap.

Daily Mirror

George Russell takes Saudi GP podium as Fernando Alonso slapped with post-race F1 penalty

Alonso finished third but did not adequately serve a penalty he was given in the race, meaning he was slapped with a second punishment and will lose his podium to George Russell

Motorsport

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Perez wins as Verstappen recovers to second

Perez crossed the line 5.3s clear of Verstappen, who spent the final laps charging his battery for a final-tour tilt at the fastest lap which was ultimately successful as he crossed the line with a 1m31.906s lap.

Motorsport

F1 race results: Sergio Perez wins 2023 Saudi Arabian GP

After Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin outdragged him off the startline, Perez hit the front by Lap 4 and pulled clear, as team-mate Verstappen battled back from starting 15th after a driveshaft failure in qualifying.

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Daily Mirror

Sergio Perez wins Saudi GP as Verstappen aided by safety car and Alonso stripped of third

Verstappen started 15th but was up to second by the mid-way point in the race, helped by a controversial safety car, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fourth and fifth ahead of the Ferraris

The Guardian - UK

F1: Sergio Pérez wins Saudi Arabian GP with Verstappen second – as it happened

Sergio Pérez converted pole into victory in Jeddah as Max Verstappen raced up from 15th to second

Autosport

Mercedes found "really big steps" after changing F1 car approach

The German manufacturer has committed to an action plan that will trigger a change of concept as it moves away from the ‘zeropod’ idea it has raced with since the start of last season.

Motorsport

Mercedes has found "really big steps" after changing F1 car approach

The German car manufacturer has committed to an action plan that will trigger a change of concept as it moves away from the ‘zeropod’ idea that it has raced with since the start of last season.

Motorsport

What the GPS data reveals about how Verstappen must approach Saudi GP

The runaway winner in Bahrain a fortnight previously had taken a clean sweep across the practice sessions, ending the three hours of running with a cumulative advantage of 1.3s.

Motorsport

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more

Red Bull's Sergio Perez will line up on pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying session in Jeddah. He will be joined on the front row by Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, with George Russell (Mercedes) and Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) next up in third and fourth position respectively.

Autosport

Russell: Mercedes F1's gains compared to Bahrain "incredibly satisfying"

After spending the winter hoping it would be able to close the gap with Red Bull, Mercedes instead found itself further adrift in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, slipping to being the fourth quickest team behind Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin.

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