It was the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix’s critical juncture. And no, it was not the controversial lap-one clash between Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, officiated fairly and promptly by the stewards, who handed the Red Bull driver a five-second penalty. Of course, the punishment was a pivotal verdict. But it was not the pivotal moment.

Oscar Piastri made the most of a five-second penalty for Max Verstappen to claim a third season victory at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on Sunday which sent him to the top of the Formula One championship.

Oscar Piastri has shown he has the pace to fight for the Formula 1 title. In winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, he showed he can win an argument, too. For the first time this season, a penalty played a key role in deciding a race win as Piastri went top of the standings with his victory.