Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) will also start from pole position for the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix for the second time this season, having been fastest in qualifying on Friday night.

Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez completed the qualifying podium for the Saudi Arabian MP

Just like a week ago at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Dutchman Max Verstappen qualified first.

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and his teammate Sergio Perez were behind the Red Bull champion.

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start from 7th and 8th places on the starting grid of the Saudi Grand Prix.

Ferrari Formula 1 debutant Carlos Sainz’s temporary replacement, Oliver Berman, finished qualifying in 11th place.

The Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 19:00.

Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, final ranking in qualification

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Detailed information about Jeddah Corniche Circuit

Organization of the first Grand Prix: 2021

Number of tours: 50

Track length: 6174 km

Total distance: 308.45 km

There will be three zones for DRS (overtaking system in F1)

Lap record: 1:30.734 – Lewis Hamilton (2021)

Jeddah winners: Lewis Hamilton (2021), Max Verstappen (2022), Sergio Perez (2023).

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What happened in 2023:

1. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

3. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin).

Fastest lap: 1:31.506 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

Pole position: Sergio Perez (Red Bull).

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What you need to know about Jeddah Corniche Circuit

It is a temporary street, although it has several permanent sections. It is located, as the name suggests, in the Corniche district, a coastal resort about 30 kilometers from the city of Jeddah.

It was developed by Tilke in collaboration with the Formula 1 team of specialists.

The track in Jeddah is very fast, the average speed here is about 250 km/h. We are talking about a track faster than Silverstone and the second fastest of the season after Monza, the “Temple of Speed”.

Jeddah is home to Formula 1’s fastest street circuit.

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Formula 1 – Rating of pilots

1. Max Verstappen – RedBull 26 points

2. Sergio Perez – RedBull 18

3. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 15

4. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 12

5. George Russell – Mercedes 10

6. Lando Norris – McLaren 8

7. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 6

8. Oscar Piastri – McLaren 4

9. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 2

10. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 1 etc.

Formula 1 – rating of constructors

1. RedBull 44 points

2. Ferrari 27

3. Mercedes 16

4. McLaren 12

5. Aston Martin 3

6. Sauber strike 0

7. HAAS 0

8. RB Honda 0

9. Williams 0

10. Alpine Renault 0.

What the 2024 Formula 1 season will look like

1) Deputy from Bahrain / March 2 / The winner is Max Verstappen

2) Deputy from Saudi Arabia / March 9 / Jeddah

3) Member of Parliament of Australia / March 24 / Albert Park track

4) Deputy from Japan / April 7 / Suzuka

5) Deputy from China / April 21 / Shanghai

6) Miami MP / May 5 / Miami International Autodrome

7) Deputy from Emilia-Romagna / May 19 / Imola

8) Deputy from Monaco / May 26 / Monaco

9) Canadian MP / June 9 / Gilles Villeneuve, Monteal

10) Deputy from Spain / June 23 / Barcelona, ​​Montmelo

11) Deputy from Austria / June 30 / Spielberg

12) British MP / July 7 / Silverstone

13) Deputy from Hungary / July 21 / Hungaroring

14) Deputy from Belgium / July 28 / Spa-Francorchamps

15) Deputy from the Netherlands / August 25 / Zandvoort

16) Deputy from Italy / September 1 / Monza

17) Deputy from Azerbaijan / September 15 / Baku

18) MP of Singapore / September 22 / Marina Bay

19) Member of the US Parliament / October 20 / Texas, Austin

20) Deputy from Mexico / October 27 / Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

21) São Paulo MP / November 3 / Interlagos

22) Las Vegas MP / November 23 / Las Vegas Strip Circuit

23) Deputy of Qatar / December 1 / Lusail

24) Deputy of Abu Dhabi / December 8 / Yas Marina.