Here is a concise summary of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix:
**Race Highlights:**
* Fernando Alonso took an early lead, but was later penalized with a 5-second penalty, and eventually a 10-second penalty for failing to serve it correctly.
* Sergio Perez initially lost the lead to Alonso, but regained it and held on to win.
* Max Verstappen climbed 13 places to finish 2nd, maintaining his championship lead.
* George Russell was promoted to 3rd place after Alonso's 10-second penalty.
**Key Moments:**
* Alonso's strong start and initial lead
* Perez's pass to reclaim the lead
* Verstappen's impressive climb through the field
* Alonso's penalty woes, resulting in a podium loss
* Russell's promotion to 3rd place
**Final Podium:**
1. **Sergio Perez** (1st)
2. **Max Verstappen** (2nd)
3. **George Russell** (3rd, after Alonso's penalty)
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences, excluding opinions:
**Driver Positions and Actions**
1. Fernando Alonso took the lead at the start of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2. Sergio Perez initially lost the lead but regained it.
3. George Russell was in third place initially.
4. Max Verstappen moved up to sixth place, passing several drivers.
5. Lance Stroll's car stopped on track.
6. Alonso received a 5-second penalty for a procedural mistake.
7. Later, Alonso received an additional 10-second penalty for not serving the initial penalty correctly.
**Pit Stops and Safety Car**
8. A virtual safety car (or possibly a full safety car, unclear from text) was deployed due to Stroll's stopped car.
9. Drivers, including the race leader, made pit stops under safety car conditions.
**Final Results**
10. Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
11. Max Verstappen finished second, maintaining the championship lead.
12. Initially, Fernando Alonso finished third, but due to a penalty, he was demoted.
13. George Russell was promoted to third place after Alonso's penalty.
14. Max Verstappen earned the bonus point for the fastest lap.