F1 Saudi GP LIVE – F1 Saudi Arabia GP LIVE: Sergio Perez is yet again on the pole at the same track where he did it last year. However, for Red Bull, the biggest worry would be the gearbox issue that forced Max Verstappen to get knocked out from Q2. Fernando Alonso continues his fine performance since Bahrain GP starts second on the grid. George Russell yet again outperformed Lewis Hamilton to start 3rd. Charles Leclerc with his 10-place Grid penalty will start from the 12th, closely followed by Verstappen from the 15th spot. Follow Formula 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Sergio Perez claimed pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix during an action-packed qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after team mate and championship leader Max Verstappen dropped out in Q2 due to technical problems.
Verstappen was the firm favourite for pole position after leading the way in FP1, FP2, FP3 and the opening Q1 phase of qualifying, but a driveshaft issue that struck in Q2 means he will start Sunday’s race from 15th on the grid.
Perez picked up the pieces in Verstappen’s absence, posting a 1m 28.265 in the decisive Q3 phase to claim a second successive pole in the Kingdom, 0.155s ahead of Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc, who will lose 10 places due to an engine penalty.
Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin therefore jump up to the front row as their strong start to the season continues, followed by the lead Mercedes of George Russell, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and team mate Lance Stroll.
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Perez and Alonso sharing the front row, Leclerc and Verstappen battling through the field… a mouthwatering race in store 🤤#SaudiArabianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/KfQAwjeR9r
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Where can you watch Practice, Qualifying, and Race on TV?
There will be no TV broadcast of F1 2023 season in India.
Where can you watch Practice, Qualifying, and Race? – Live Stream
The Practice, Qualifying, and Race can be live-streamed on F1TV Pro in India.
Location – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
First Grand Prix – 2021
Number of Laps – 50 Circuit
Length – 6.174 km
Race Distance – 308.45 km
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