OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Jeddah as Verstappen looks to defend pole

For the second time in 2025 Max Verstappen starts from pole position after again upsetting the form book for Red Bull. McLaren – who had been widely expected to lock out the front row – have Oscar Piastri in P2, but Lando Norris only 10th after the Briton hit the wall in Q3. Another outstanding … Leer más

Russell left ‘kicking myself a bit’ after coming agonisingly close in battle for Jeddah pole

George Russell conceded he is “kicking myself a bit” after just falling short of pole position by 0.113s at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, eventually having to settle for P3 on the grid as Max Verstappen triumphed with Oscar Piastri second. The Mercedes driver was approaching the end of his first timed effort in Q3 … Leer más

Verstappen ‘has made it very clear that he’s part of the team’ as Horner responds to Red Bull future talk

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has refuted claims that Max Verstappen is looking to move away from the Formula 1 squad, insisting the four-time World Champion “has made it very clear that he’s part of the team”. Following a difficult Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, where Verstappen could only salvage sixth after being off … Leer más

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