Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen took pole position in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after standings leader Lando Norris crashed on Saturday. Red Bull's Verstappen beat McLaren driver Oscar Piastri's time by .

Red Bull's Max Verstappen provided another masterclass as he beat Oscar Piastri for pole at the Saudi Arbia Formula One Grand Prix in an upset for McLaren whose other driver Lando Norris crashed out on Saturday.

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.