Formula 1 leader Lando Norris crashed in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday, bringing out the red flag. Norris had not set a time in the third part of qualifying when he lost control over a curb and ran wide into the wall on the exit of the corner,

Max Verstappen produced another scintillating qualifying lap to stun McLaren and claim pole position for Formula One’s 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri. Lando Norris crashed in Q3 in the other McLaren.

Max Verstappen has been praised for his “unbelievable” professionalism and maturity in the aftermath of his controversial penalty in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Red Bull driver Verstappen was given a five-second time penalty for going off track and gaining an advantage while battling with Oscar Piastri for the lead at the start of the race.