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Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes unless they can give him a winning car soon, Toto Wolff has warned. Speaking ahead of qualifying for this weekend's Saudi ...

He stopped for repairs, but his team were unable to fix the damage to the front-left of his machine, leaving the British driver a lowly 19th. Verstappen’s qualifying was dramatically over and his father Jos removed his headphones despondently at the back of the Red Bull garage. All eyes will be on the front of the race today, though, rather than the back. The McLaren driver exited in Q1 after he banged his McLaren into the wall at the 27th and final bend. The inaugural race in Jeddah two years ago, the penultimate race of that incredible season, saw two red flags, multiple high-speed crashes and three different leaders before Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton eventually won to draw level with Verstappen on 369.5 points. With fewer than seven minutes remaining, his mechanics were unable to resolve the failure in time. It’s a very long season, of course, I would have hoped to start a bit further up the road, but we cannot change that now.” We’ve seen a lot of crazy things, but also we have to stay a little bit realistic,” he said. “I think we so far had a really good weekend, and every time we went on track the car was working really well. That is no easy feat on a high-speed circuit that in its two runnings so far has produced plenty of action. Twenty-four races have passed since Hamilton took the last of his record 103 victories following a monumental scrap with Verstappen here in Jeddah during the final throes of their titanic 2021 title battle. In Bahrain, he crossed the line fifth, a whopping 51 seconds behind winner Verstappen.

A ban on tire blankets has been a subject of discussion in Formula 1 for a while now, with the aim of lowering the environmental impact of the sport. As ...

The first two are blistering and graining, and they are two facets of the same coin. Both the temperature and demanding, high tire wear nature of the track played a huge role in making tires work without being warmed up prior to their use. If Pirelli and the FIA want to move forward with the plan to remove tire warmers, solutions must be found. This is one of the reasons why going out on cold tires could prove risky. When the tires have not been prepared for the race via a heat cycle, such an issue is more likely to happen. If the tires are cold, this obviously becomes harder to do, as more laps are required to put heat into the tires, which could wear them out, making this practice obsolete. This is a relevant distinction because the two parts operate at different temperatures, with the thread having to deal with a lot more heat due to being in direct contact with the track. Consequently, drivers will often race on tires that have gone through a heat cycle to cure the rubber and have been prepared for racing. These issues make the tires wear out faster, making the environmental argument relatively invalid, as resources are just wasted in a different area. Plans are for this decision to be made later on during the As these blankets draw a lot of power to heat the tires, a 2024 target has been set for getting rid of them. Many arguments were brought against this change, from explaining how they will not make Formula 1 more eco-friendly to warning against the increased risk of crashes.

Here are the complete results from the qualifying session for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

4 – Lance Stroll ASTON MARTIN +0.574 3 – Fernando Alonso ASTON MARTIN +0.537 8 – Lewis Hamilton MERCEDES +0.739 7 – Esteban Ocon ALPINE +0.620 5 – Lance Stroll ASTON MARTIN +0.327 2 – Fernando Alonso ASTON MARTIN +0.122 8 – Lewis Hamilton MERCEDES +0.958 7 – Esteban Ocon ALPINE +0.813 6 – Lance Stroll ASTON MARTIN +0.680 3 – Fernando Alonso ASTON MARTIN +0.465 Logan Sargeant was the final Q1 elimination after the Williams driver had his first flying lap deleted for exceeding track limits by crossing the pitlane entry line on the pit straight. Lando Norris was 19th and a surprise elimination for McLaren after the British driver made a rare error and struck the inside wall at the final corner.

Max Verstappen delivered another warning shot with top spot in Formula 1's third free practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, going 0.613s clear ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441612/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10441847/) [Carlos Sainz](https://www.autosport.com/driver/carlos-sainz/829244/), like Leclerc, went for his best lap late on to break into the top 10, moving ahead of Russell moments before the chequered flag. [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) [Nico Hulkenberg](https://www.autosport.com/driver/nico-hulkenberg/829440/), and the Alpines. [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443178/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) [Oscar Piastri](https://www.autosport.com/driver/oscar-piastri/869530/) kicked off proceedings with a 1m32.531s, but was brushed aside by Hulkenberg's 1m32.449s. [Lando Norris](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lando-norris/840487/) and Oscar Piastri were separated by just 0.008s in seventh and eighth spot, while Gasly's early promise could only convert into the ninth-fastest time. [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) Alonso also picked up the same warning. There was little change in the order over the next 15 minutes as teams waited for the track temperature to fall towards the end of the session.

Max Verstappen shrugged off a stomach bug to lead both practice sessions on Friday, but what went wrong during qualifying? Recap Sportsmail's live blog to ...

It’s such a difficult decision and it’s going to be high-risk out there.' He told Sky Sports: 'This is going to be so dangerous out there now in Qualifying, because it’s the first time that so many cars will go in sync. The Dutchman is already in the 1.28s! The McLaren makes his way back to the pits after seemingly touching the wall. Leclerc splits the Aston Martins with a final purple sector time. Verstappen wastes no time setting the pace on softs. The Red Bulls engine is making some worrying noises. Logan Sargeant (Williams) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) He currently sits in P11, just outside the top 10. Alonso will also start on the front row as Leclerc drops down to 12th after his penalty. That's made things exciting!

Formula One champion Max Verstappen did not make it to Q3 of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday after a mechanical problem with his Red ...

the world is healing." [Formula One ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/)champion [Max Verstappen](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/max-verstappen) was eliminated from Q2 of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. A frustrated Verstappen fumed in his interview: “It’s the first time I heard about it. [Red Bull ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/red-bull-racing)were dealt a major shock as their two-time world champion driver was forced to prematurely retire from Saturday's qualifying. The car is in a different League." Another tweeted: "Well this might spice the race up for a few laps at least."

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit hosts the second round of the current F1 season, and the sport could be returning more often in the near future.

“We can’t just finish the track and move the race to Qiddiya while it’s a construction site. It’s a permanent circuit but part of it is inside the city, besides hotels and more so it’s like a hybrid between a permanent circuit and a street circuit. “You have three races in the States because the market is big there and there is a demand. Part of the track is going inside the city. “We built this track to last, so in theory, yes we can have two races. They are re-doing the master plans because things change on these big projects.

Like all budding young racers, Fittipaldi has his eyes on a place in Formula 1 – a sport synonymous with his family name – though his road to this point has ...

So the goal for this year is to try to fight for the F2 title and, at the end of the year, we'll see." "I think I'm in a good position to be able to fight for it and Carlin is a very good team. "My goal this year is very clear – it's to have a shot at the F2 title. It's an honour to be able to carry this name on track, but I'm here to make my name and that's Enzo Fittipaldi. His great uncle Wilson was a racing driver and F1 team owner, his uncle Max Papis – Emerson's son-in-law – drove in F1 and at Le Mans and his cousin Christian raced for Minardi and the Footwork team in the 1990s. If he does get the chance to race in F1 one day, young Enzo will be continuing a great family tradition. "I'm extremely happy to be here, racing with such a professional team like Carlin with a great history, and I can't wait for the first race weekend. I just focus on doing my job on track and doing the best I can. This year is a very important year for my career. The [AlphaTauri](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/toro-rosso-f1) team is often used to give drivers who show they are good enough their first experience of the top single-seater category, and there could be open spots within the next 12 months. I got through it and I overcame the difficult times." Any form of brain surgery, no matter how invasive or complex, sounds like a terrifying prospect – but Fittipaldi insists it was "not an issue" compared to the recovery process regarding his foot.

Max Verstappen delivered another warning shot with the top spot in Formula 1's third free practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, going 0.613s ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441815/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/how-aston-martin-and-alonso-can-save-f1-2023-from-red-bull-domination/10440926/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10442017/) [Carlos Sainz](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/carlos-sainz/15916/), like Leclerc, went for his best lap late on to break into the top 10, moving ahead of Russell moments before the chequered flag. [Nico Hulkenberg](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nico-hulkenberg/9327/), and the Alpines. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443160/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443406/) [Oscar Piastri](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/oscar-piastri/828689/) kicked off proceedings with a 1m32.531s, but was brushed aside by Hulkenberg's 1m32.449s. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10444080/) Alonso also picked up the same warning. [Lando Norris](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lando-norris/289316/) and Piastri were separated by just 0.008s in seventh and eighth spots, while Gasly's early promise could only convert into the ninth-fastest time. There was little change in the order over the next 15 minutes as teams waited for the track temperature to fall towards the end of the session.

Engine failure sees defending champion Max Verstappen start in 15th on Sunday – his Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez will be joined on the front row by ...

Lando Norris clipped a wall in Q1 and was unable to continue qualifying with damage to his steering, finishing in 19th for McLaren. The main concern to him and the team will be whether they have a fearsome but potentially fragile car. On this form they have reason to be optimistic that they have, at the very worst, the third fastest car on the grid. On the final hot runs in Q3 Pérez set the benchmark with a pace on the high-speed circuit, run for almost 80% of a lap at full throttle, that indicated how much raw grunt the Red Bull power unit is delivering. In final practice Verstappen had been a second clear of the next nearest team, Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin, but the world champion will now start the race from 15th on the grid. For Mercedes’s George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, in fourth and eighth respectively, this was very much what the team had been expecting.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as team-mate Max Verstappen suffered a technical failure in Q2 that means he starts ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/why-aston-martins-surge-has-left-its-rivals-feeling-conflicted/10441483/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441612/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10441847/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443178/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) [Logan Sargeant](https://www.autosport.com/driver/logan-sargeant/863323/) rotated his [Williams](https://www.autosport.com/team/williams/36474/) at the high speed in Turn 22 too, amazingly without hitting the wall. [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) [McLaren](https://www.autosport.com/team/mclaren/36473/)’s [Lando Norris](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lando-norris/840487/) hit the wall on the inside of the final corner, sending him into the pits with steering and suspension damage, while Alonso spun at Turn 2 before going third quickest. Russell briefly took P2 for Mercedes, 0.115s off Leclerc, before Perez slammed in a 1m28.265s to take provisional pole by almost half a second. Perez lapped a tenth off Alonso to take P2, ahead of Leclerc. [Nyck de Vries](https://www.autosport.com/driver/nyck-de-vries/841508/) ( [AlphaTauri](https://www.autosport.com/team/alphatauri-36471/36471/)) had a huge spin on his first attempt.

Max Verstappen made it a clean sweep of practice session fastest laps as the Dutchman took top spot in final practice for the 2023 FIA Formula 1 Saudi ...

The championship leader then went for another lap and lowered his best time to 1:28.660. As the chequered flag was shown the pair went again and this time Leclerc clawed his way to sixth place behind Hamilton, while Sainz improved to P10 behind Gasly. Verstappen then returned to the track and he wasted no time in blowing away his opposition with his first laps on softs. Gasly wasn’t finished, though, and the Frenchman jumped back to P1 with a lap of 1:30.161. Alonso jumped to third on a 1:29.568 with team-mate Lance Stroll taking fifth. Verstappen, still circulating on hard tyres, then lowered his personal best to 1:29.549 before retreating to the garage to prepare for his soft-tyre runs. Elsewhere, there was trouble for Nyck de Vries. Verstappen was already making his presence felt, however, and he went second behind his former team-mate, just 0.006s off the pace but on hard tyres. Having run hard tyres for the first part of the session, Aston Martin then showed its hand on soft tyres. That came from McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri, who posted a time of 1:32.531. Hamilton then went for another lap and bounced Alonso to fourth thanks to a lap of 1:29.568. The switch to performance runs was then made and Pérez duly moved to the top of the order as he went purple in all three sectors to set a new benchmark of 1:29.127.

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 ...

ROUND 4 - AZERBAIJAN (sprint weekend) It will be broadcasted on ESPN in the United States. But drama struck for the Dutchman in Q2 when a drive shaft issue hit his Red Bull.

Formula One champion Max Verstappen did not make it to Q3 of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday after a mechanical problem with his Red ...

the world is healing." [Formula One ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/)champion [Max Verstappen](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/max-verstappen) was eliminated from Q2 of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. A frustrated Verstappen fumed in his interview: “It’s the first time I heard about it. [Red Bull ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/red-bull-racing)were dealt a major shock as their two-time world champion driver was forced to prematurely retire from Saturday's qualifying. The car is in a different League." Another tweeted: "Well this might spice the race up for a few laps at least."

Sergio Perez claimed pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen made a shock early exit from qualifying following ...

"Yeah I mean it's a shame because Max has been really strong the whole weekend," Perez said. We have seen a lot of crazy things. [Stream the biggest moments on NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/promo/sky-sports?dcmp=articlelink) Norris paid the price for his error, as he was able to get back to the pits, but not make it back out on track after clipping the wall. McLaren's Lando Norris made a Q1 exit after hitting the wall on a flying lap, but his rookie team-mate Oscar Piastri took a highly-impressive ninth as he showed the signs of the superstar potential that many in the paddock believe he possesses. Sergio Perez claimed pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen made a shock early exit from qualifying following a mechanical failure.

Sergio Perez claimed pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix during an action-packed qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after team ...

The 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will begin at 2000 local time on Sunday night. You never know with these cars, reliability issues can hit you at any time.” – Sergio Perez, Red Bull. Max has been really strong the whole weekend and hopefully tomorrow we can have both cars up there. “It was tricky, that Q3, especially not getting that second lap. Nailing that lap, you really feel the Formula 1 cars coming alive in this place and just maximising that lap was very important because with the issue we had in the final run, it was really important as the track was improving. Verstappen limped back to the pits in a bid to rescue the situation, but with only half a dozen minutes on the clock, there was little his mechanics can do – meaning he hopped out of the cockpit, and out of Q2, down in 15th position. Alonso placed third with another strong outing in his Aston Martin but will be the first beneficiary of Leclerc’s drop from P2 to P12, joining Perez on the front row and setting up a tantalising run down to Turn 1 on Sunday. When the green light switched back on at the end of the pit lane for the start of Q2, it was Alonso who made the first move and stormed to the top of the timesheets with a 1m 28.757s – marginally quicker than the time posted by Q1 pace-setter Verstappen. Piastri and Gasly were the other two drivers to progress to Q3, meaning the two Alfa Romeos (of Zhou and Bottas) and two Haas machines (of Hulkenberg and Magnussen) joined the frustrated Verstappen as Q2 eliminees. It was a messy second F1 qualifying session for Logan Sargeant, who lost his first lap for exceeding track limits, spun out during his second effort and finally encountered a technical problem on his final attempt – leaving him at the back of the grid without a time. Moments later, Sargeant had the biggest moment of Q1 when he spun at the high-speed Turn 22/23 and stopped perilously close to the barriers, leaving him in a rush to post a lap time after also losing his first effort due to track limits. AlphaTauri lost both of their cars in Q1, with Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries taking P16 and P18 respectively – the latter ruing a mistake at the final corner of his final lap after missing FP3 due to a power unit change.

Sergio Perez will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) In the United Kingdom Channel 4 is broadcasting highlights of the Saudi Arabian GP at 10:15pm GMT on Sunday. For the entire 2023 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) Pre-race coverage will start at 3:30pm on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event, ahead of the race start at 5:00pm GMT. Current weather forecasts predict hot and dry conditions at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with a gentle breeze a very low chance of rain. [F1 Formula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/russell-mercedes-f1s-gains-compared-to-bahrain-incredibly-satisfying/10445607/) [Lance Stroll](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lance-stroll/840484/) will line up in fifth place for Aston Martin, ahead of [Alpine](https://www.autosport.com/team/alpine/39174/)’s [Esteban Ocon](https://www.autosport.com/driver/esteban-ocon/840488/) while [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lewis-hamilton/829181/) will start from seventh place after struggling to extract performance from his Mercedes. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a month membership of £34.99p per month. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK. The penalty pushes Leclerc back to 12th place on the grid.

On his first run in Q2 Verstappen suddenly slowed in the second sector of Jeddah's Corniche street circuit. The Dutchman notified his team of a possible ...

"Anything is possible at this track. "It was the first time I heard about that [issue]. As he hadn't set a time yet, that meant the world champion finished Q2 in 15th place.

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff appeared satisfied after qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but Hamilton admitted he was "miserable" and is struggling ...

The Austrian said: "I think it's where we expected to be. He added: "I just don't feel connected to this car and I can't get it. Hamilton gave off a helpless energy as he struggled to answer questions about what exactly the main problem is.

Lewis Hamilton says he doesn't “feel connected” to his Mercedes W14 Formula 1 car and can't get any confidence in it. Adam ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) She's massively supportive and I'm massively supportive of her. At the moment I definitely feels like... “But I am trying to be patient and work with the team to get us to a good place. “I'm not focussed on that,” he said. No matter what I do, no matter what I change, I can't get confidence in it. I mean, George did a great job, I'm pleased that he's right up there on the second row. And yeah, a little bit in the high-speed the car is a little bit unstable, my set-up.” Let's hope so.” Both will move up a place on the starting grid due to Charles Leclerc's penalty.

Sergio Pérez claimed his second consecutive pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.155s as Fernando Alonso ...

At the start of the second segment, Alonso seized the initiative and he took P1 with a lap of 1:28.757. He limped back to the pits but after being pushed back to the garage he quickly climbed out of the car, his qualifying session ended by a driveshaft issue. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso then emerged for the first time and the Spaniard vaulted to P4 behind Leclerc with a lap of 1:29.404. Behind him, Verstappen was winding up for his first flying lap of the session, but he was soon on the radio reporting a mechanical issue. Pérez then moved ahead with a lap of 1:29.261. The time remained unchallenged in the final runs and Pérez duly took his first pole of the year and the second of his career ahead of Leclerc, who is set for a 10-place grid penalty for the race, and Alonso. Pérez , though, was one of the last on track for the opening runs and after a solid opening sector, the Mexican set purple times across the rest of the lap and he secured top spot with a lap of 1:28.265, almost half a second clear of Leclerc. Sergio Pérez claimed his second consecutive pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.155s as Fernando Alonso finished third for Aston Martin. There was more to come from the Mexican though and on his final run, after posting personal best times in the opening two sectors, he went purple in the final third to leapfrog Alonso and claim P1 with lap of 1:28.635, 0.122s ahead of the Spaniard, who was followed by the Ferrari pair of Leclerc and Sainz. Pérez took over the reins at Red Bull and on his opening lap of the session he posted a time of 1:28.874, just under a tenth off Alonso’s opener. In Q1 the early pavce was set by Haas’ Nico Hülkenberg, with a lap of 1:29.875, as Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took P2, 0.028s off the German’s time. Verstappen, comfortable in P1, electeds to stay in the Red Bull garage for the final runs, while Pérez headed out on track for a final attempt and he found time in the final two thirds of the track and trimmed his Q1 personal best to 1:29.244.

George Russell says it was "incredibly satisfying" for him and Mercedes to find big gains as he qualified fourth for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) "But we've been in this position before. "We're already making good steps, good progress and I think it's sort of validated the incorrect direction we took over the winter. And I'm incredibly satisfied with what we achieved today.

The grid for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP has take shape, where a certain Max Verstappen is expected to cut through the pack.

So, let’s take a look at the grid in full for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: There is work to do for his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris though, who dropped out in Q1 after breaking the left steering arm on his MCL60 after hitting the inside wall at the final turn. The grid is set for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, where a certain Max Verstappen is expected to cut through the pack. That is the area of the timing screens where McLaren’s Oscar Piastri will be desperate to remain, having surprised himself by making it into Q3 for the first time in his career. That then leaves Verstappen starting down in P15, while his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez claimed pole and will be looking to outrun the Dutchman who, with such a pace advantage, may well put Perez under pressure for the race win without any further hold-ups. F1 starting grid: What is the provisional grid order for the Saudi Arabian GP?

Lewis Hamilton says he “doesn't feel connected” to Mercedes' 2023 Formula 1 car at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

“The car has been feeling good. “George just drives around that and is able to have more confidence in the car in sector one. “I just don’t feel connected to this car.

Perez took advantage of Max Verstappen's misfortune to park his Red Bull on pole position for the race in Jeddah – a result which caught the eye for more ...

When you have a good car that you can push around this place, you really feel the F1 cars coming alive. That [first lap] was quite good, you know, it was quite clean, really clean. And getting a clean, good lap, you know when you nail it. So hopefully tomorrow we can have both cars up there as you never know, with these cars, reliability issues can hit you at any time." So Perez is now only the second racer in the sport's history to take multiple pole positions, but all at the same track. It is just the second pole of his entire F1 career – the first also came at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit last year.

A nine-year-old boy who once raced in a Formula E driver's racing team has set his sights on racing in F1 one day.

[Aaryan](https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23063550.bolton-school-boy-impresses-karting-race-weekend/) got into racing when his dad Rav Nayyar took him to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. He said: “We put him in with the best of the best and made him race the best of the best. [F1](https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/22802093.university-bolton-students-support-classic-f1-car-driver-silverstone/) while at the race and wanted to try out racing for himself, prompting a visit to TeamSport in Preston. Eventually, Aaryan started racing at the PFI track in Newark and joined the team of [Bolton](/news/bolton/) boy has only been racing for a year but is already finishing in the top 10s every time he is on track for the Little Green Man (LGM) championships. Aaryan Nayyar has a dream to race in F1 in the same team as his heroes Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes AMG F1.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as team-mate Max Verstappen suffered a technical failure in Q2 that means he starts ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441817/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/how-aston-martin-and-alonso-can-save-f1-2023-from-red-bull-domination/10440928/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10442019/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/how-did-the-2023-f1-rookies-fare-in-bahrain/10441282/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443162/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443408/) [McLaren](https://www.motorsport.com/team/mclaren/10/)’s [Lando Norris](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lando-norris/289316/) hit the wall on the inside of the final corner, sending him into the pits with steering and suspension damage, while Alonso spun at Turn 2 before going third quickest and [Logan Sargeant](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/logan-sargeant/289607/) rotated his [Williams](https://www.motorsport.com/team/williams/13/) at the high-speed Turn 22, amazingly without hitting the wall. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10444082/) Russell briefly took P2 for Mercedes, 0.115s off Leclerc, before Perez slammed in a 1m28.265s to take provisional pole by almost half a second. Perez lapped a tenth off Alonso to take P2, ahead of Leclerc. [PrimePrimeFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443739/) [Nyck de Vries](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nyck-de-vries/19622/) ( [AlphaTauri](https://www.motorsport.com/team/toro-rosso/12/)) had a huge spin on his first attempt.

Max Verstappen dominated the first two practice sessions in Saudi Arabia with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes well off the pace. Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian ...

Hamilton said he was “struggling for grip” on Friday, but all eyes will be on Red Bull to see how Verstappen recovers after a nightmare in qualifying. Alonso is the final, necessary component, an alchemist spinning gold from all the moving parts. [here](https://inews.co.uk/sport/formula-one/fernando-alonso-aston-martin-rise-dare-to-dream-2217088). “I’m fully integrated within Mercedes-Benz. “What can we do? [extend his contract](https://inews.co.uk/sport/formula-one/lewis-hamilton-contract-delay-preparing-retirement-david-coulthard-2181190?ico=in-line_link), which expires at the end of the season.

To mark Mother's Day and the launch of the #HomeAdvantage charity campaign, four British F1 stars have revealed to Sky Sports F1 how their mums drove them ...

Since 1994 Hope and Homes for Children has been inspiring multiple governments, the UN, EU and Commonwealth to close the doors of orphanages forever. Today, countries such as Rwanda, Bulgaria and Romania are on the cusp of becoming orphanage-free. The charity fights for children to grow up in families, by reuniting children with relatives. She's the one that taught me about empathy and warmth and compassion for others in the world," said Hamilton. Norris added: "My mum's role has been very important in my life. "I have two mums.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez will line up on pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying session in Jeddah. He will be joined on the front row by Aston ...

Reigning champion Max Verstappen will take the start from 15th place after suffering a driveshaft issue in qualifying. Red Bull's Sergio Perez will line up on pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying session in Jeddah. The 2023 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix takes place this Sunday on March 19.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying was a mess for Williams's Formula 1 rookie Logan Sargeant - just as he looked set to beat Alex Albon.

“I probably was just asking a bit too much at Turn 22 and once I spun there, I lost the feel in the brake pedal. “It’s just a bit frustrating. It is disappointing to have not put a good lap in for them and move forward in qualifying.” And take it away for nothing. “It’s frustrating because there’s been no policing of track limits all weekend, and then we have no reference coming to qualifying. On that lap, Sargeant set a time that would have seen him through to Q2, quicker than Williams team-mate Alex Albon set.

Formula 1's 107 per cent rule means racers must seek special permission from the authorities to take part in a race if they cannot set a fast enough time ...

He told F1 TV: "It was in the event notes to not cross the pit entry line, so it's on me. As he did not satisfy the 107% rule, his team had to apply for special permission for Sargeant to race tomorrow. He had one more chance to set a quick time and was going well, until he was caught out again at the tricky turn 22. He will start the race in Jeddah dead last after all three of his attempts to set a representative time failed. Commentating on Sky, [Martin Brundle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/martin-brundle) quipped that the Floridian "must have his lucky underpants on". Sargeant failed to hit that target in a disrupted qualifying session for the only American racer in

Saudi Telecom 'STC' has shared a Arabic version of the F1 theme - originally made by Brian Tyler - amidst the Saudi Arabian GP.

The version from Tyler has been tuned perfectly by other countries. [https://twitter.com/F1/status/1586772419322134529?s=20&t=0rf44PaBN4srEglyWem7tg](https://twitter.com/F1/status/1586772419322134529?s=20&t=0rf44PaBN4srEglyWem7tg) [Here’s](https://formularapida.net/video-fans-re-create-a-metal-version-of-brian-tylers-f1-theme/) the theme in metal version We race with sustainability. We play with glory.. We empower with commitment.. Saudi Telecom ‘STC’ has shared a Arabic version of the F1 theme – originally made by Brian Tyler – amidst the Saudi Arabian GP.

F1's second race of the season at the Jeddah street circuit has forced all teams to opt for different downforce and drag levels to ensure they are better ...

Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage of the latest news from F1 ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen suffering ...

I'm at a bit of a loss with it," he told reporters. “On pure pace, I think Red Bull is in another league and I think we have to concentrate more on the teams behind,” he said. But the 23-year-old was clearly shaken as he vented over the team radio and made his feelings clear. So I think tomorrow there is no doubt that he will be in the podium, probably, minimum.” Speaking back in 2015, Hamilton commented: “When I was a kid I wanted to race motorbikes. "Seriously, they're so used to the great success that they've had, winning eight (constructors') championships in a row. “I think Max will come eventually in the race,” he said. "I’m looking optimistic in the future because we just need to put it in a different window. "He is a lovely guy and if you look after him, he is fast. I think that's probably another challenge he has to deal with and get used to." The seven-time world champion starts seventh on the grid for Sunday's race despite Verstappen being knocked out in Q2 after limping back to the garage with a driveshaft issue with his [Red Bull](/latest/red-bull) RB19, with Sergio Perez on pole. "The strategy didn't really work out for me, the set up was a little bit off.

Former F1 team owner and pundit Eddie Jordan is one of the most famous faces in the sport, and was never afraid to pose on the track with a stunning model ...

"When you have 24, 25 people, guys descending on a car to change four tyres, it is positively ridiculous." "Some teams want to be quick and show sponsors that they're going to be competitive and show young drivers a chance." But for once, the Dubliner wasn't ready for the photographer, who duly snapped him as his eyes were gazing elsewhere. Not that she seemed perturbed off course, and nor did Jordan appear particularly deterred at being caught. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-jodie-marsh-f1-27929531#comments-section). [expressed his disillusion at modern day pit stops](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-longer-pit-stops-29449533). It wasn't the only time he was caught getting cosy with saucy models. [Eddie Jordan wants 'longer pit stops' in F1 as mechanics are getting too good](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-longer-pit-stops-29449533) [Eddie Jordan names top three British F1 drivers - with no Nigel Mansell or Damon Hill](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-eddie-jordan-lewis-hamilton-29326178) [Eddie Jordan told the BBC to 'get stuffed' over F1 grid walk incident](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-eddie-jordan-candian-gp-29408896) ['F1 testing full of skullduggery - some teams just want to show sponsors they're quick'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-season-testing-eddie-jordan-29327522) [F1 legend Eddie Jordan gave middle finger to camera as he posed next to Jodie Marsh](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-jodie-marsh-f1-27929531) The likes of Melinda Messenger, Jodie Marsh and fittingly, Jordan herself all oozed sex appeal in yellow outfits at his request. The iconic team owner, who in 1991 founded Jordan Grand Prix, ran the outfit for 14 years before later becoming an outspoken pundit. [once famously flicked the middle finger at cameramen as he snuggled up to Marsh](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-jodie-marsh-f1-27929531). [Roy Keane surprised Eddie Jordan at F1 race by doing 'opposite' of other guests](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-eddie-jordan-roy-keane-29452798)

Sergio Perez is on pole position in Jeddah after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen suffers qualifying failure.

[Formula One](/topic/formula-one) season takes place today with the [Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](/topic/saudi-arabian-grand-prix). Free highlights are on Channel 4 at 10.15pm. [Max Verstappen comfortably won the first race](/sport/formula-one/f1-news-red-bull-bahrain-grand-prix-verstappen-perez-horner-b1064922.html) of the new campaign a fortnight ago in Bahrain, but has it all to do in Jeddah this afternoon after [engine failure saw him pull out of qualifying](/sport/formula-one/max-verstappen-sergio-perez-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-qualifying-b1068329.html) to line up in 15th.