Max Verstappen may have a five-place grid penalty after his qualifying crash but even that may not be enough to keep him from victory.
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2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
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Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Fighting for win “definitely not impossible” from third after crash
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Posted onMax Verstappen says he is “extremely disappointed” after making a mistake in the final corner of his final qualifying lap, throwing away a potential pole.
Red Bull will not appeal stewards’ decisions as Hamilton avoids grid penalty
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Posted onRed Bull will not appeal either of the stewards’ two decisions which saw Lewis Hamilton avoid a grid penalty for incidents which occured during final practice.
“We shall see” whether Kingspan logo remains on my car – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton has indicated Mercedes may remove the logos of new sponsor Kingspan from its car following criticism of its association with the building company.
Gasly given warning for impeding Sainz in Q2
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Posted onStewards have issued Pierre Gasly an official warning after the AlphaTauri driver impeded Carlos Sainz on a slow lap in Q2.
One-two a “great result” for Mercedes after tyre struggle in qualifying – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton said Mercedes’ sweep of the front row for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was a “great result” for the team after they encountered difficulties with their tyres on Saturday.
Hamilton grabs Jeddah pole position as Verstappen crashes on final lap
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed at the final corner of his final lap.
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix grid
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Posted onLewis Hamilton has taken provisional pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Hamilton avoids grid penalty after two investigations for practice incidents
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Posted onLewis Hamilton has avoided a grid penalty following two investigations over incidents he was involved in during final practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Verstappen two tenths quicker than Hamilton in final Saudi Arabia practice session
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onMax Verstappen topped the times in third practice by setting the quickest time all weekend ahead of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
All 10 F1 teams running tributes to Sir Frank Williams on their cars in Jeddah
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Posted onEvery F1 car which starts the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will carry a tribute to Sir Frank Williams. He was also be remembered with a pre-race moment of silence.
Drivers warned not to create traffic hazard by slowing in final sector
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers have been told to avoid slowing down around three corners to reduce the risk of collisions with cars on flying laps at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Paddock Diary: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix part one
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onJust how fine did the organisers cut it with completion of the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit? Here’s the view from the paddock at the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Alpine “missed our targets” with 2021 aerodynamic package
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Posted onAlpine executive director Marcin Budkowski admits the team missed its aerodynamic targets for its 2021 car but denies that’s the reason it failed to break into the top four this year.
Drivers praise “hardcore” Jeddah track but predict passing will be tough
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers heaped praise on the new, high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit after their first day’s running on the track, but expect overtaking to prove difficult in Sunday’s race.
How teams’ shifting set-up priorities were captured in a revealing radio exchange
2021 Saudi Arabian GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onFormula 1 teams’ simulations of Jeddah didn’t quite match the reality, and the upshot is Saturday’s qualifying session has taken on even greater importance.
Mercedes have title shot ‘in our hands’ after ‘grim outlook’ in Mexico
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Posted onMercedes believe championship success is “in our hands” two races on from a low point in Mexico where Lewis Hamilton fell 19 points off the lead in the drivers’ standings.
Perez’s performance in final races “vital” to Red Bull’s title hopes
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Posted onSergio Perez, who failed to make the cut for Q3 in Qatar, is “vital” to Red Bull’s hopes of championship success this year, says team principal Christian Horner.
Alonso’s future plans key to Piastri’s hopes of F1 debut – Budkowski
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Posted onOscar Piastri’s extension of his F2 lead in Jeddah has only increased speculation about his future, despite Alpine already confirming him as their 2022 reserve driver