WATCH: Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly opening lap crash in Saudi Arabian GP

Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly crashed out of the 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a collision. Safety cars were deployed, and the two drivers are now out of contention. On the opening lap, Yuki tried to overtake Pierre Gasly and in doing so, he touched the Alpine’s rear and both the drivers crashed. 

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WATCH: Gasly and Yuki Crash in Saudi Arabian GP

Gasly and Yuki both were inside the points table and had hopes of securing good points for their respective teams. But the Red Bull driver was too curious to take the lead and collided with the Alpine’s rear.

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This is not the start Red Bull had expected, and it all went in vain. Yuki’s teammate, Max Verstappen, also received a penalty for overtaking Oscar Piastri on the outside of the track limits. The race start was crucial for Verstappen, but he didn’t have the best of the starts.

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Piastri had that corner, and Verstappen, out of desperation, overtook him on the outside of the track limits. He will now serve a 5-second race penalty in the race, which is a disaster for Red Bull. His teammate Yuki didn't expect his race to end, but it is very unfortunate for him to end up like this in Jeddah. 

Max Verstappen led the race, followed by Oscar Piastri and George Russell. But after the time penalty, Piastri has now moved to the top, and Max is now running P4. We are expecting a more controversial end to the race, as the pitstop will be more crucial. Lando Norris is also moving well against all his rivals, and he is aiming for the podium.

Lando Norris is leading the 2025 Formula 1 championship against Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. McLaren is clearly leading the constructors' championship against Mercedes and Red Bull. Piastri has won two races this year, while Max and Lando have won a race each.

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