Saudi F1 drama: Alonso reinstated to podium after Aston Martin appeal penalty
Fernando Alonso took the 100th podium of his career after being reinstated as the third-placed finisher at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix early Monday (20 March) morning.
Formula 1 Sport News
'Street fighter' Perez leads Red Bull sweep in Saudi Arabian GP
The 33-year-old Mexican came home 5.355 seconds clear of the defending double world champion as Red Bull reeled off a masterful one-two triumph, the Dutchman having stormed through the field from 15th on the grid.
Red Bull's Sergio Perez Wins Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull dominated the second Formula One Grand Prix of the season in Jeddah on Sunday as Sergio Perez, who started from pole position, won, while team-mate Max Verstappen charged through the field from 15th to finish second. Two-time champion Fernando Alonso, who started on the front row but was hit with a five-second penalty during the race, finished a distant third in his Aston Martin. He was closely followed by the Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bull pair reversed their finishing positions in the season-opening Bahrain GP. Verstappen, who was halted by mechanical problems in qualifying, held on to the championship lead by picking up an extra point for driving the fastest circuit of the race in his 50th and last lap.
Medium to Hard, please - The quickest strategies for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
Most drivers completed the 2022 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on a one-stop strategy. With Pirelli bringing the same tyre compounds to the 2023 race as last year, it is expected to be the case again.
Struggling Hamilton says he feels no connection with his car
Lewis Hamilton said he does not "feel connected" with his Mercedes car after an underwhelming performance in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday.
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.
A Verstappen fightback, Alonso poised for victory - What the tantalising Saudi GP has in store
Qualifying for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix delivered in more ways than one, as well as a disappointment or two that could only translate into a spicy race.
Kualifikasi F1 GP Arab Saudi: Perez Pole, Verstappen ke-15
Hasil mengejutkan terjadi di Kualifikasi F1 GP Arab Saudi 2023 ketika pebalap Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen start ke-15. Pole position jadi milik rekan setimnya Sergio Perez.