FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Saudi Arabia

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. George Russell (Mercedes) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Jamie Chadwick) Q: George, P3 on the grid tomorrow. You look a bit disappointed. Did you feel like there was more there potentially? George RUSSELL: Yeah, to be honest, before the session, I would have definitely taken a … Leer más

Verstappen explains how Red Bull car ‘came alive’ in Jeddah Qualifying as he vows to ‘give it everything’ in the race

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen believes his “car came alive” during Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the reigning World Champion claimed a sensational pole position. The Dutchman produced a scintillating final lap at the very end of Q3 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit to claim top spot by just 0.010s from McLaren’s … Leer más

Leclerc disappointed over fighting for P4 in Jeddah Qualifying as Hamilton admits he ‘still has work to do’ in P7

Charles Leclerc was left downbeat after being unable to battle amongst the top three in Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – the Monegasque ending the session in P4 – while Lewis Hamilton also acknowledged that he has “work to do” following his P7 result. While a close fight played out for pole position … Leer más

‘Getting most out of the tyres’ the deciding factor in Saudi Arabia as Russell pushes to catch McLaren

George Russell believes that the deciding factor in this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be about “getting the most out of the tyres” as Mercedes look to challenge pacesetters McLaren. Russell finished sixth in Free Practice 1 before slipping back to seventh in the second session on Friday, held in the cooler, more relevant … Leer más

Aston Martin boss Cowell brushes off Verstappen future talk in Jeddah

Andy Cowell batted away speculation that Aston Martin could one day be a future destination for World Champion Max Verstappen, amid reports surrounding his Red Bull future. At only the fifth weekend of the campaign, Verstappen’s partnership with Red Bull has proven to be the hot topic in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix paddock after … Leer más

Sainz believes ‘little steps’ beginning to add up as he continues Williams adaptation in Jeddah

Carlos Sainz believes he is beginning to make progress at Williams with “little steps” piling up as he went fifth fastest on Friday in Saudi Arabia. Sainz has endured a slow start to the season after joining Williams from Ferrari in the winter months – crashing out in Australia and scoring only a single point … Leer más

Red Bull RB21 ‘still not where I want it to be’ as Verstappen seeks further gains in Saudi Arabia

Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull’s RB21 is “still not where I want it to be” despite finishing just behind the McLaren duo in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The reigning World Champion took third spot in FP2 on Friday evening at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, just over two tenths behind pacesetter Lando … Leer más

Hamilton ‘just seeing if I can get in the top 10’ as Ferrari man left dejected in Saudi Arabia

Lewis Hamilton cut a dejected figure after struggling to 13th fastest in Free Practice 2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, conceding he is currently focusing on reaching the top 10 for the rest of the weekend. Aside from his victory in the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton has struggled to get … Leer más

Piastri explains ‘best way’ of approaching championship battle after bouncing back in style from Australian disappointment

Oscar Piastri has explained the «best way» he plans to go about his 2025 championship fight, as he opened up on the mental strength required to bounce back from his Australian Grand Prix disappointment at the start of the year. The McLaren driver closed to within three points of team mate Lando Norris at the … Leer más

‘I know what he’s capable of’ – Russell assesses Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles as he insists ‘we’ll see more of that magic’

George Russell believes that there will be more “magic” to come from former team mate Lewis Hamilton – like that seen during his Sprint victory in China – as the seven-time World Champion continues to get to grips with his new car at Ferrari. After deciding to bring his 12-year partnership with Mercedes to an … Leer más