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Sergio Perez wins from Max Verstappen as Red Bull dominance continues at Saudi Arabian GP, Lewis Hamilton fifth

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Red Bull secured a one-two win at the Saudi Arabian GP on Sunday evening as Sergio Perez led Max Verstappen to a lockout victory.

Thanks to a fastest lap bonus, Verstappen retains the lead in the overall standings. Ad From the off, Fernando Alonso burst through to pole but was almost immediately punished for improper start procedures, and Perez swiftly won back his place before the Spaniard was able to serve his five-second penalty, with the race ending with a lack of certainty over future punishment.

Saudi Arabian Grand PrixPerez takes second career pole, Verstappen 15th in dramatic Jeddah qualifyingYESTERDAY AT 18:22 Alonso had been looking for his first win since 2012, but was never likely to challenge after the early exchanges.

Current champion and Perez’s Red Bull team-mate Verstappen pushed from 15th through the pack, as did Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

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