18:17
The man on pole
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing celebrates his pole position in…
Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari…
How qualifying for the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix unfolded
Sergio Perez claimed pole position as teammate Max Verstappen hit trouble in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Here's how it unfolded...
18 Mar 2023
18:28
That's that
We will be back tomorrow evening for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Join us then to see if Perez can convert pole into the win.
18:16
Qualifying report
Read what happened in qualifying here...
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team celebrates his third position…
18:05
Qualifying results
Full qualifying results are here...
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World Championship,…
18:01
Perez on pole
Perez, Leclerc, Alonso, Russell, Sainz, Stroll, Ocon, Hamilton, Piastri and Gasly.
18:01
Leclerc moves into second! It looks like Perez will be on pole.
17:59
Alonso into second
Alonso goes second and onto the front row provisionally.
17:57
Stroll into fifth
Just one run for him - it's P5 behind Alonso.
Piastri goes tenth with his one run of the session.
17:54
Current order
Perez, Leclerc, Russell, Alonso, Hamilton, Ocon, Sainz, Gasly, Stroll and Piastri.
17:54
Provisional pole for Perez
It's a 1m28.265s for Perez - that looks unbeatable.
17:52
Provisional pole for Leclerc
He's a tenth ahead of Alonso.
17:51
Alonso takes to the top
A 1m28.925s for Alonso as he takes provisional pole position.
17:48
Q3 is now underway
Who will take pole? Perez? Alonso? Leclerc?
17:47
Update on Verstappen
"Q2 Final Update: Driveshaft mechanical failure confirmed for Car 1."
17:45
Shock exit for Verstappen
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…
17:41
Perez goes quickest
Out in Q2: Hulkenberg, Zhou, Magnussen, Bottas and Verstappen.
17:40
Chequered flag out
A lot of improvements to come.
17:38
Two minutes to go
Sainz, Zhou, Bottas, Hulkenberg and Verstappen in the bottom five at the moment.
17:35
Verstappen is out!
He's out of his car! The reigning world champion is out in qualifying.
17:34
Out in Q2
Sainz, Bottas, Zhou, Hulkenberg and Verstappen.
17:33
Perez goes second
Perez slots into second, right behind Alonso.
17:31
Drama for Verstappen
"I have an engine problem."
17:29
Leclerc splits the Astons
Into second for Leclerc.
Sainz only manages eighth.
17:29
Mighty lap from Alonso
A very quick time from Alonso, who sets a 1m28.757s, 0.5s ahead of Stroll.
17:24
Q2 is underway
The second part of qualifying is underway. 11th to 15th will be decided now.
