Formula 1 – Starting Grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – 2025
Who Secured the Pole Position?
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the qualifying session took place to determine the starting grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Formula 1. During the first segment of the qualifying session, known as Q1, Max Verstappen clocked the fastest time, followed closely by Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Antonelli, and Yuki Tsunoda, who made up the top five. Unfortunately, several drivers faced elimination, including Lance Stroll, Jack Doohan, Nico Hülkenberg, Esteban Ocon, and Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto. Bortoleto struggled throughout the weekend, encountering significant issues with his car that led to a disappointing end to his qualifying efforts.
As the session moved to Q2, the competition intensified. The eliminated drivers this time included Alexander Albon, Liam Lawson, Fernando Alonso, Isack Hadjar, and Oliver Bearman. Advancing to the final qualifying round, Q3, were Norris, Verstappen, Piastri, George Russell, Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Tsunoda, Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly, and Lewis Hamilton.
When it was time for the decisive Q3 session, the battle for pole position heated up, with Verstappen, Russell, and Piastri showcasing their skills in a thrilling contest. Ultimately, Max Verstappen clinched the top spot with an outstanding lap right at the end of the session, securing pole position for the race on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Oscar Piastri finished just a fraction behind him, missing out on the top spot by a mere 0.010 seconds, which placed him alongside Verstappen on the front row of the starting grid. Following them were George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Antonelli, Sainz, Hamilton, Tsunoda, and Gasly. Lando Norris, who faced a setback by crashing into the wall during his first attempt, rounded out the top ten qualifiers.
The highly anticipated race is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM Brasília time on Sunday, April 20, 2025, with a replay available on BANDSPORTS at 9:00 PM (Brasília time). For a comprehensive schedule, please refer to the provided links.
Complete Starting Grid
Below is the complete starting grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, showcasing the positions of the drivers:
- Max Verstappen
- Oscar Piastri
- George Russell
- Charles Leclerc
- Andrea Antonelli
- Carlos Sainz
- Lewis Hamilton
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Pierre Gasly
- Lando Norris
2025 Formula 1 Calendar
For fans looking to keep track of the thrilling Formula 1 season, here is the complete calendar for 2025:
- March 2: Bahrain Grand Prix
- March 16: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
- March 30: Australian Grand Prix
- April 13: Chinese Grand Prix
- April 27: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
- May 11: Miami Grand Prix
- May 25: Monaco Grand Prix
- June 8: Spanish Grand Prix
- June 22: Canadian Grand Prix
- July 6: British Grand Prix
- July 20: Hungarian Grand Prix
- August 3: Belgian Grand Prix
- August 17: Dutch Grand Prix
- August 31: Italian Grand Prix
- September 14: Singapore Grand Prix
- September 28: Japanese Grand Prix
- October 12: United States Grand Prix
- October 26: Mexican Grand Prix
- November 9: Brazilian Grand Prix
- November 23: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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As the excitement builds for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fans eagerly await the race day action, ready to witness the skill and determination of their favorite drivers. With Max Verstappen at the forefront, the competition promises to be fierce, and the thrill of Formula 1 will undoubtedly keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 Formula 1 season unfolds, filled with drama, competition, and unforgettable moments on and off the track.
