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.
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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.
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.
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.