F1 Drivers' Standings | Verstappen increases lead in title race
Two Grands Prix, two wins. Max Verstappen has once again shown the world who is the absolute best driver in Formula 1. The Dutchman's victory in Saudi Arabia has already given him a nice lead in the championship.
Verstappen has already accumulated 15 more points than his teammate Sergio Perez. Charles Leclerc remains at least slightly ahead of the Red Bull drivers. Carlos Sainz dropped back considerably as he had to miss the race in Jeddah due to illness. This gave Oliver Bearman the chance to make his debut as an 18-year-old.
The Brit certainly did not disappoint. He captured six points in his first race, putting him just two points behind seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Nico Hulkenberg took the first point of 2024 for Haas.
F1 drivers'standings| Verstappen leads after clear win
1. Max Verstappen - 51 points
2. Sergio Perez - 36 points
3. Charles Leclerc - 28 points
4. George Russell - 18 points
5. Oscar Piastri - 16 points
6. Carlos Sainz - 15 points
7. Fernando Alonso - 12 points
8. Lando Norris - 12 points
9. Lewis Hamilton - 8 points
10. Oliver Bearman - 6 points
11. Nico Hulkenberg - 1 point
12. Lance Stroll - 1 point
13. Alexander Albon - 0 points
14. Guanyu Zhou - 0 pts
15. Kevin Magnussen - 0 pts
16. Daniel Ricciardo - 0 pts
17. Esteban Ocon - 0 pts
18. Yuki Tsunoda - 0 pts
19. Logan Sargeant - 0 pts
20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 pts
21. Pierre Gasly - 0 pts