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Max Verstappen topped a gusty first practice session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez. Winds of almost 20mph whipped the seaside Jeddah Corniche Circuit as …
Max Verstappen was the fastest in the first practice session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, followed by Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez, despite the windy conditions at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Verstappen set a blistering time of 1m29.659s, almost matching his fastest time from the previous year. Alonso secured the second spot, with Perez in third. George Russell and the Ferrari duo of Leclerc and Sainz also showed strong performances. Lando Norris led for McLaren, while Lewis Hamilton faced issues with his rear axle. Lance Stroll survived a brush with the barriers, finishing ninth. Haas drivers Hulkenberg and Magnussen were at the bottom of the time sheet.
