Formula 1 thrills continue in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is set to host the season's second race of the Formula 1 World Championship.

The race will take place at the 6.1-kilometer-long Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, spanning 50 laps. Qualifying rounds are scheduled for Friday, March 8, at 20:00, with the race kicking off at the same time on Saturday, March 9.

Dutch driver Max Verstappen from Red Bull claimed victory in the season's opening race in Bahrain.

Ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, here are the top 5 standings in the drivers and constructors' classifications:

Drivers

Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 26 points

Sergio Perez (Mexico): 18 points

Carlos Sainz (Spain): 15 points

Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 12 points

George Russell (Great Britain): 10 points

Constructors

Red Bull: 44 points

Ferrari: 27 points

Mercedes: 16 points

McLaren: 12 points

Aston Martin: 3 points