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F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying results: Verstappen on pole
Max Verstappen secured pole position in the qualifying session ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez for the upcoming race, with a top-10 shootout in Q3. Verstappen initially set the pace, but Leclerc briefly topped it before Verstappen reclaimed the top spot. Lance Stroll impressively took second place, narrowly behind Verstappen. Several drivers were eliminated in Q1 and Q2, including Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon. In the final runs, Verstappen continued to dominate, finishing ahead of Leclerc. Other notable qualifiers include Fernando Alonso, Oscar Piastri, and George Russell.