F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review

Polesitter Perez lost the lead into the first corner to Fernando Alonso, with Max Verstappen battling back from 15th on the grid after suffering a driveshaft failure in qualifying.

The Mexican hauled in Alonso to regain the lead early on, and managed a safety car period and a charging Verstappen to secure his fifth F1 career win in another Red Bull domination.

Verstappen had to settle for second place in his comeback drive but did grab the fastest lap bonus point…