​Max Verstappen will start from 15th place in the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix after the reigning world champion suffered reliability problems in his RedBull car and retired in the second quarter. Sergio Perez starts from pole position at the circuit in Jeddah.

Max VerstappenPhoto: Luca Bruno/AP/Profimedia

Max Verstappen, only 15th – Sergio Perez to start from pole position at the Saudi Grand Prix

Verstappen, the main favorite to start from pole position at the circuit in Jeddah, was betrayed by the RedBull car: he had to retire from the competition in Q2 and will start Sunday’s race in 15th place.

Teammate Sergio Perez took advantage of Verstappen’s problems, the Mexican is going to start first at the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.

It is updated.

Formula 1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, schedule

In Romania, the 2023 Formula 1 season can be watched live on Digisport, Orange Sport and Prima Sport channels.

March 19, 2023

Race / from 19:00

Formula 1, rating of pilots

1 Max Verstappen – RedBull 25 points

2 Sergio Perez – RedBull 18

3 Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 15

4 Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 12

5 Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 10

6 Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 8

7 George Russell – Mercedes 6

8 Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo 4

9 Pierre Gasly – Alpine 2

10 Alexander Albon – Williams 1

Formula 1, rating of constructors

1 RedBull 43 points

2 Aston Martin 23

3 Mercedes 16

4 Ferrari 12s

5 Alfa Romeo 4

6 Alpine 2

7 Williams 1

8 Alpha Tauri 0

9 HAAS 0

10 McLaren 0

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – The winner is Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

April 2: Australia / Melbourne

April 16: China / Shanghai

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku

May 7: Miami

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola

May 28: Monaco

June 4: Spain / Barcelona

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.