F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen eye pole in qualifying at Saudi Arabian GP
independent.co.ukMax Verstappen will be eyeing another dominant weekend as the F1 paddock rolls into Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver led home a comfortable one-two for the world champions at the first race of the season in Bahrain, with Sergio Perez in second.Fernando Alonso came home third for Aston Martin, who were the surprise package, while the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fifth and seventh respectively.Charles Leclerc - who was involved in a thrilling battle with Verstappen in Saudi last year - had to retire in Bahrain, with Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz coming home fourth.
This year’s race is the third grand prix held at the lightning quick street circuit in Jeddah. Verstappen was quickest in both practice sessions yesterday, a day when Hamilton parted ways with his long-term performance coach. Follow qualifying at the Saudi Arabian GP with The Independent - FP3 started at 1:30pm (GMT) before qualifying at 5pm. Wow!
So impressive from Red Bull once again! Max Verstappen quickest in every single practice session this weekend - and he’s six-tenths up on team-mate Sergio Perez in second with a 1:28:485.
Aston Martin are their closest competitors though, with Fernando Alonso third and Lance Stroll in fourth. 5-10: Hamilton, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri, Gasly, Sainz Hamilton - in fifth - a second down on Verstappen!
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