16:50 GMT: Hamilton in the clear for first incident We have 18 minutes of Q1 here, so stay with us for updates. Max Verstappen has whizzed around the track on the first lap and set a time of 1:28.6. Lewis Hamilton has now set a time of 1:28.466, so that is what Verstappen - and the rest - will have to beat.
17:21 GMT: The five drivers out after Q1īoth Aston Martin drivers have failed to make it through to Q2.Ģ0) Nikita Mazepin, Haas 17:09 GMT: Sainz a surpriseįerrari's Carlos Sainz has recorded the fastest lap, while the Red Bull drivers of Verstappen and Sergio Perez are now seventh and 12th respectively.
Verstappen has recorded the fastest time with 1:27.953. The 10 drivers through to Q3 are as follows.įernando Alonso has not carried over his fine form from Qatar here, while Carlos Sainz's impressive speed in Q1 was not replicated in Q2.ġ5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari 17:27 GMT: Verstappen impressing Hamilton set the fastest time of 1:28.035, but that was soon beaten by Verstappen, who set a time of 1:27.653. This could prove to be a huge moment in the destination of the F1 title.ġ7:53 GMT: Verstappen quicker than Hamilton Max Verstappen looked destined for pole position, but he hit the wall on the very last corner and that meant Lewis Hamilton could steal pole, with the Red Bull driver set to start behind Valtteri Bottas in third. So, follow along with us as we find out who'll take pole. This is the start of our F1 qualifying live blog for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, with the entries nearest the top the most recent ones. F1 Qualifying - 2021 Saudi Arabia GP Qualifying - Latest updates Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are the favourites for pole position and, with overtaking so difficult at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, starting at the front will be crucial. Hello and welcome along to our live blog for Saturday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix qualifying session, as we work out the starting grid for the penultimate race of the 2021 Formula 1 season.