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Max Verstappen cruised to pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc. Verstappen held a hefty 0.335s advantage over the field after his first lap, setting a time of 1m27…
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc, claiming a 0.335s advantage on his first lap with a time of 1m27.472s. Despite a slower second lap, his performance outshone the competition, marking his first pole in Jeddah. Verstappen expressed confidence in both his car’s race pace and unpredictability on the circuit. Leclerc managed to narrow the gap with a strong second lap but remained 0.319s behind on the grid. Sergio Perez narrowly missed the front row, expressing hope for race-day surprises in the challenging event. The intense battle for grid positions saw surprises like rookie Oliver Bearman’s 11th place and disappointments for drivers like Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso.
