It was the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix’s critical juncture. And no, it was not the controversial lap-one clash between Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, officiated fairly and promptly by the stewards, who handed the Red Bull driver a five-second penalty. Of course, the punishment was a pivotal verdict. But it was not the pivotal moment.

Oscar Piastri has shown he has the pace to fight for the Formula 1 title. In winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, he showed he can win an argument, too.

Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix hinged on a first corner incident between eventual race winner Oscar Piastri and the man who started from pole position, Max Verstappen. Ultimately, the outcome rested on a stewards' decision rather than the on-track action itself,