New leader Piastri shows how to deal with Verstappen aggression

OSCAR PIASTRI did not just take the championship lead from Lando Norris, he also taught his team-mate a lesson.

- By Daniel Moxon

On the streets of Jeddah, he showed the Brit exactly how you deal with Max Verstappen on the track.

Several times last year, Norris was too meek in his approach to battling with the Dutchman who will push to the limit, and sometimes beyond, to stay ahead.

But this race was won at turn one, where Piastri, having got the better launch off the line, then was not willing to give an inch more than he needed.