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Max Verstappen clinches victory at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
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Dutch driver Max Verstappen (Red Bull) clinched a commanding victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second race out of 24 in the Formula 1 season, on Saturday at the Jeddah street circuit.
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Dutch driver Max Verstappen (Red Bull) clinched a commanding victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second race out of 24 in the Formula 1 season, on Saturday at the Jeddah street circuit.
The reigning triple world champion, who started from pole position, secured the 56th win of his career, his ninth consecutive one, and outpaced his teammate, Mexican Sergio Pérez, just like last weekend in Bahrain.
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