Saudi Arabian GP F1 Qualifying: Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position; Lando Norris Crashes

Lando Norris showed just how fine the margins can be when he crashed while chasing pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen stayed just the right side of the limit. Formula 1 champion Verstappen will start at the front of the grid after the crash by standings leader Norris in qualifying on Saturday (April 19, 2025). Red Bull라이브 바카라 Verstappen beat McLaren driver Oscar Piastri라이브 바카라 time by 0.01 of a second on his final run to take pole for Sunday라이브 바카라 race. George Russell was third fastest for Mercedes, 0.113s off the pace.

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Updated on: 20 April 2025 8:35 am

F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: Max Verstappen

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Max Verstappen with Oscar Piastri andGeorge Russell | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, pole position, is flanked by McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, left, second fastest time and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, third fastest time after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: Carlos Sainz

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Carlos Sainz | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain reacts after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Max Verstappen with Oscar Piastri | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, pole position, cheers with McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, second fastest time, after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: George Russell

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: George Russell | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain gestures afters setting the third fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: Lando Norris

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Lando Norris' car is carried out of the track | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

McLaren driver Lando Norris' car is carried out of the track after crashing during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Max Verstappen | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Lando Norris | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: Oscar Piastri

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Oscar Piastri | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Max Verstappen | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

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F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: Lewis Hamilton

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying session: Lewis Hamilton | Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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