Verstappen wins Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah, the second round of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship, after a thrilling battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

• This is his first win of the season and the 21st win of his career.

• He is the first Dutch motorist to win the Formula One (F1) motor car racing championship.

About F1

• The F1 World Championship season consists of a series of motor car  races, known as Grands Prix, held usually on purpose-built circuits (Example - Buddh International Circuit, Noida), and in a few cases on closed city streets.

• Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton hold the record for the most World Drivers' Championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. 

• Sebastian Vettel was the youngest to win the title.

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• 2022 Formula 1 World Championship started with Bahrain GP at Sakhir Circuit