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Check out that all-important starting grid for the 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah!
F1 world championship leader Lando Norris is starting from the 10th position on the grid at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after his qualifying crash. This sets the stage for Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, who are on the front row, to potentially take control of the standings. Piastri has the chance to lead the standings for the first time in his career. Norris holds an eight-point lead over Verstappen, who secured pole position by a mere 0.010s, and a three-point lead over Piastri. The second row will see George Russell and Charles Leclerc in contention. Additionally, Lewis Hamilton will be starting from seventh place driving for Ferrari in the race. Please note that the grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA.