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F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying results: Verstappen on pole
In the one-hour qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured P1 ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez for the Formula 1 race. The session saw three segments: Q1 and Q2 with five eliminations each, leading up to the top-10 shootout of Q3. Verstappen initially set the pace, with Leclerc overtaking before Verstappen reclaimed P1 with a time of 1m28.171s. Lance Stroll impressed by grabbing second place just 0.079s behind Verstappen. Notable eliminations in Q1/Q2 included Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Ocon, and Daniel Ricciardo. Verstappen ultimately dominated, setting a final time of 1m28.033s to secure pole position for the race ahead of Leclerc and Perez. Additional strong performances came from Alonso, Piastri, and Norris in the top 10 grid positions.
