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Max Verstappen topped final practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a heavy crash for Zhou Guanyu restricted running. Zhou lost the rear of his Sauber at Turn 7 and pirouetted into the barri…
Max Verstappen led final practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix despite Zhou Guanyu’s crash, causing major damage to his Sauber. The Stake Sauber team faced a race against time to repair the car before qualifying. Verstappen set the pace, with Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez close behind. Debutant Oliver Bearman had a challenging session, but managed to get valuable track time. The final order featured George Russell, Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso, and Lance Stroll among the top finishers. Lewis Hamilton faced rear downforce issues ahead of qualifying, while Logan Sargeant had a tough session after hitting the wall.
