Sergio Perez on pole in Jeddah after mechanical issues for Max Verstappen
Sergio Perez took a surprise pole position for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen suffered a mechanical failure in qualifying.
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Sergio Perez takes second pole position of career, Max Verstappen 15th in dramatic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying
Sergio Perez took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as team-mate Max Verstappen had a drivetrain problem which left him down in 15th place. Verstappen, who won the season-opener in Bahrain, was the big favourite to start the race from first place after topping all three practice sessions. Ad However, during Q2, his drivetrain failed so the reigning world champion will start 15th for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
Perez on pole in Saudi Arabia as Verstappen hits trouble
Red Bull's Sergio Perez took pole position in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row on Saturday (Mar 18) after Formula One champion team mate Max Verstappen suffered a driveshaft failure and qualified only 15th.
Max Verstappen hits qualifying issue, finishes 15th
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Max Verstappen finished 15th in qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after he lost power in his Red Bull during the second part of the session.
Verstappen completes practice sweep in Saudi Arabia
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen completed a dominant hat-trick of top times in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Pirelli brings quick(er) tyres to Saudi GP, but predicts one-stop race is possible
Pirelli, Formula 1's official tyre supplier, confirmed the tyre allocation for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
End of an era: Lewis Hamilton parts with performance Angela Cullen after 8 years
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has parted company with his performance coach Angela Cullen.
Saudi Arabia open to hosting two F1 races in near future
Saudi Arabia would be open to hosting two Formula One races a year and it could happen in the near future, local organisers said on Friday.