Fernando Alonso loses 100th F1 podium due to post-race penalty
Fernando Alonso has been stripped of what would have been his 100th Formula One podium after a post-race penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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Is Red Bull's advantage as big as it looks? What next for Mercedes? Five key questions ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The second race of the Formula One season takes place in Saudi Arabia this weekend, and it promises to reveal more details about the competitive order in 2023. Red Bull dominated the season-opener in Bahrain, but that doesn't mean it'll be the case in Jeddah, where different track characteristics could shake up the order. Ahead of the second round of the 2023 season, here's a look at some of the big questions ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Mercedes team boss 'will have no complaints' if Lewis Hamilton leaves, amid Ferrari rumours
Toto Wolff has admitted he would not blame Lewis Hamilton for seeking a move away from Mercedes if the sport's once-dominant team fails to reverse its slump.
Sergio Perez takes surprise pole for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Sergio Perez took a surprise pole position for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen suffered a mechanical failure in qualifying.
Hamilton "at a bit of a loss" with his Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton said on Saturday he lacked confidence in his Mercedes Formula One car and felt at a loss with it.
Even from 15th, Verstappen remains a big threat
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 15th place but none of his rivals were ruling out the Formula One championship leader fighting for victory on Sunday.
Sergio Perez on pole for Red Bull in Saudi Arabia for 2nd year running
JEDDAH: Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen was fastest in all three practice sessions at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit but his qualifying effort was cut short Saturday when he radioed “I have a problem. Engine, engine problem,” during the second session.
