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Max Verstappen goes for his second pole position from two attempts in 2023 ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Sunday's 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. For viewers planning to live stream F1 in 2023, you can watch via the Sky Go app if you're an existing subscriber or you can purchase For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language telecast of races. Elsewhere, Sling TV will also show the action, as too will FuboTV in the US. For Spanish-language viewers, they can find live broadcasts on ESPN Deportes, though ESPNews and ESPNU will also show some practice and qualifying sessions live throughout the year. Sky Sports F1 Time (GMT) GMT / 1 p.m ET / 4 a.m AEDT (Mar 6) / 8 p.m. That's due to the fact that his Ferrari team have had to swap parts in his car following his DNF finish last time out in Bahrain. They need to bounce back after disappointing in Bahrain during the opening race of the season. The action begins in just under five minutes! START OF Q1: Away we go then as the battle for pole position begins in Saudi Arabia.

Max Verstappen delivered another warning shot with the top spot in Formula 1's third free practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, going 0.613s ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441815/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/how-aston-martin-and-alonso-can-save-f1-2023-from-red-bull-domination/10440926/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10442017/) [Carlos Sainz](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/carlos-sainz/15916/), like Leclerc, went for his best lap late on to break into the top 10, moving ahead of Russell moments before the chequered flag. [Nico Hulkenberg](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nico-hulkenberg/9327/), and the Alpines. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443160/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443406/) [Oscar Piastri](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/oscar-piastri/828689/) kicked off proceedings with a 1m32.531s, but was brushed aside by Hulkenberg's 1m32.449s. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10444080/) Alonso also picked up the same warning. [Lando Norris](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lando-norris/289316/) and Piastri were separated by just 0.008s in seventh and eighth spots, while Gasly's early promise could only convert into the ninth-fastest time. There was little change in the order over the next 15 minutes as teams waited for the track temperature to fall towards the end of the session.

A ban on tire blankets has been a subject of discussion in Formula 1 for a while now, with the aim of lowering the environmental impact of the sport. As ...

The first two are blistering and graining, and they are two facets of the same coin. Both the temperature and demanding, high tire wear nature of the track played a huge role in making tires work without being warmed up prior to their use. If Pirelli and the FIA want to move forward with the plan to remove tire warmers, solutions must be found. This is one of the reasons why going out on cold tires could prove risky. When the tires have not been prepared for the race via a heat cycle, such an issue is more likely to happen. If the tires are cold, this obviously becomes harder to do, as more laps are required to put heat into the tires, which could wear them out, making this practice obsolete. This is a relevant distinction because the two parts operate at different temperatures, with the thread having to deal with a lot more heat due to being in direct contact with the track. Consequently, drivers will often race on tires that have gone through a heat cycle to cure the rubber and have been prepared for racing. These issues make the tires wear out faster, making the environmental argument relatively invalid, as resources are just wasted in a different area. Plans are for this decision to be made later on during the As these blankets draw a lot of power to heat the tires, a 2024 target has been set for getting rid of them. Many arguments were brought against this change, from explaining how they will not make Formula 1 more eco-friendly to warning against the increased risk of crashes.

Here are the complete results from the qualifying session for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

4 – Lance Stroll ASTON MARTIN +0.574 3 – Fernando Alonso ASTON MARTIN +0.537 8 – Lewis Hamilton MERCEDES +0.739 7 – Esteban Ocon ALPINE +0.620 5 – Lance Stroll ASTON MARTIN +0.327 2 – Fernando Alonso ASTON MARTIN +0.122 8 – Lewis Hamilton MERCEDES +0.958 7 – Esteban Ocon ALPINE +0.813 6 – Lance Stroll ASTON MARTIN +0.680 3 – Fernando Alonso ASTON MARTIN +0.465 Logan Sargeant was the final Q1 elimination after the Williams driver had his first flying lap deleted for exceeding track limits by crossing the pitlane entry line on the pit straight. Lando Norris was 19th and a surprise elimination for McLaren after the British driver made a rare error and struck the inside wall at the final corner.

Engine failure sees defending champion Max Verstappen start in 15th on Sunday – his Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez will be joined on the front row by ...

Lando Norris clipped a wall in Q1 and was unable to continue qualifying with damage to his steering, finishing in 19th for McLaren. The main concern to him and the team will be whether they have a fearsome but potentially fragile car. On this form they have reason to be optimistic that they have, at the very worst, the third fastest car on the grid. On the final hot runs in Q3 Pérez set the benchmark with a pace on the high-speed circuit, run for almost 80% of a lap at full throttle, that indicated how much raw grunt the Red Bull power unit is delivering. In final practice Verstappen had been a second clear of the next nearest team, Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin, but the world champion will now start the race from 15th on the grid. For Mercedes’s George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, in fourth and eighth respectively, this was very much what the team had been expecting.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as team-mate Max Verstappen suffered a technical failure in Q2 that means he starts ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/why-aston-martins-surge-has-left-its-rivals-feeling-conflicted/10441483/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441612/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10441847/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) [PlusPlusFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443178/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) [Logan Sargeant](https://www.autosport.com/driver/logan-sargeant/863323/) rotated his [Williams](https://www.autosport.com/team/williams/36474/) at the high speed in Turn 22 too, amazingly without hitting the wall. [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) [McLaren](https://www.autosport.com/team/mclaren/36473/)’s [Lando Norris](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lando-norris/840487/) hit the wall on the inside of the final corner, sending him into the pits with steering and suspension damage, while Alonso spun at Turn 2 before going third quickest. Russell briefly took P2 for Mercedes, 0.115s off Leclerc, before Perez slammed in a 1m28.265s to take provisional pole by almost half a second. Perez lapped a tenth off Alonso to take P2, ahead of Leclerc. [Nyck de Vries](https://www.autosport.com/driver/nyck-de-vries/841508/) ( [AlphaTauri](https://www.autosport.com/team/alphatauri-36471/36471/)) had a huge spin on his first attempt.

Max Verstappen made it a clean sweep of practice session fastest laps as the Dutchman took top spot in final practice for the 2023 FIA Formula 1 Saudi ...

The championship leader then went for another lap and lowered his best time to 1:28.660. As the chequered flag was shown the pair went again and this time Leclerc clawed his way to sixth place behind Hamilton, while Sainz improved to P10 behind Gasly. Verstappen then returned to the track and he wasted no time in blowing away his opposition with his first laps on softs. Gasly wasn’t finished, though, and the Frenchman jumped back to P1 with a lap of 1:30.161. Alonso jumped to third on a 1:29.568 with team-mate Lance Stroll taking fifth. Verstappen, still circulating on hard tyres, then lowered his personal best to 1:29.549 before retreating to the garage to prepare for his soft-tyre runs. Elsewhere, there was trouble for Nyck de Vries. Verstappen was already making his presence felt, however, and he went second behind his former team-mate, just 0.006s off the pace but on hard tyres. Having run hard tyres for the first part of the session, Aston Martin then showed its hand on soft tyres. That came from McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri, who posted a time of 1:32.531. Hamilton then went for another lap and bounced Alonso to fourth thanks to a lap of 1:29.568. The switch to performance runs was then made and Pérez duly moved to the top of the order as he went purple in all three sectors to set a new benchmark of 1:29.127.

Formula One champion Max Verstappen did not make it to Q3 of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday after a mechanical problem with his Red ...

the world is healing." [Formula One ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/)champion [Max Verstappen](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/max-verstappen) was eliminated from Q2 of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. A frustrated Verstappen fumed in his interview: “It’s the first time I heard about it. [Red Bull ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/red-bull-racing)were dealt a major shock as their two-time world champion driver was forced to prematurely retire from Saturday's qualifying. The car is in a different League." Another tweeted: "Well this might spice the race up for a few laps at least."

Red Bull's Sergio Perez took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as team-mate Max Verstappen suffered a technical failure in Q2 that means he starts ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/how-aston-martin-and-alonso-can-save-f1-2023-from-red-bull-domination/10440926/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-ecclestones-new-f1-documentary-defies-expectations/10441815/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain GP ](/f1/news/how-did-the-2023-f1-rookies-fare-in-bahrain/10441280/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-a-dynamic-design-tool-has-grown-in-f1-importance/10442017/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443160/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-a-mercedes-u-turn-couldnt-deny-saubers-f1-debut-surprise/10443406/) [McLaren](https://www.motorsport.com/team/mclaren/10/)’s [Lando Norris](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lando-norris/289316/) hit the wall on the inside of the final corner, sending him into the pits with steering and suspension damage, while Alonso spun at Turn 2 before going third quickest and [Logan Sargeant](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/logan-sargeant/289607/) rotated his [Williams](https://www.motorsport.com/team/williams/13/) at the high-speed Turn 22, amazingly without hitting the wall. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10444080/) Russell briefly took P2 for Mercedes, 0.115s off Leclerc, before Perez slammed in a 1m28.265s to take provisional pole by almost half a second. Perez lapped a tenth off Alonso to take P2, ahead of Leclerc. [PrimePrimeFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443737/) [Nyck de Vries](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nyck-de-vries/19622/) ( [AlphaTauri](https://www.motorsport.com/team/toro-rosso/12/)) had a huge spin on his first attempt.

Sergio Perez claimed pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix during an action-packed qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after team ...

The 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will begin at 2000 local time on Sunday night. You never know with these cars, reliability issues can hit you at any time.” – Sergio Perez, Red Bull. Max has been really strong the whole weekend and hopefully tomorrow we can have both cars up there. “It was tricky, that Q3, especially not getting that second lap. Nailing that lap, you really feel the Formula 1 cars coming alive in this place and just maximising that lap was very important because with the issue we had in the final run, it was really important as the track was improving. Verstappen limped back to the pits in a bid to rescue the situation, but with only half a dozen minutes on the clock, there was little his mechanics can do – meaning he hopped out of the cockpit, and out of Q2, down in 15th position. Alonso placed third with another strong outing in his Aston Martin but will be the first beneficiary of Leclerc’s drop from P2 to P12, joining Perez on the front row and setting up a tantalising run down to Turn 1 on Sunday. When the green light switched back on at the end of the pit lane for the start of Q2, it was Alonso who made the first move and stormed to the top of the timesheets with a 1m 28.757s – marginally quicker than the time posted by Q1 pace-setter Verstappen. Piastri and Gasly were the other two drivers to progress to Q3, meaning the two Alfa Romeos (of Zhou and Bottas) and two Haas machines (of Hulkenberg and Magnussen) joined the frustrated Verstappen as Q2 eliminees. It was a messy second F1 qualifying session for Logan Sargeant, who lost his first lap for exceeding track limits, spun out during his second effort and finally encountered a technical problem on his final attempt – leaving him at the back of the grid without a time. Moments later, Sargeant had the biggest moment of Q1 when he spun at the high-speed Turn 22/23 and stopped perilously close to the barriers, leaving him in a rush to post a lap time after also losing his first effort due to track limits. AlphaTauri lost both of their cars in Q1, with Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries taking P16 and P18 respectively – the latter ruing a mistake at the final corner of his final lap after missing FP3 due to a power unit change.

Sergio Perez will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) In the United Kingdom Channel 4 is broadcasting highlights of the Saudi Arabian GP at 10:15pm GMT on Sunday. For the entire 2023 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) Pre-race coverage will start at 3:30pm on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event, ahead of the race start at 5:00pm GMT. Current weather forecasts predict hot and dry conditions at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with a gentle breeze a very low chance of rain. [F1 Formula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/russell-mercedes-f1s-gains-compared-to-bahrain-incredibly-satisfying/10445607/) [Lance Stroll](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lance-stroll/840484/) will line up in fifth place for Aston Martin, ahead of [Alpine](https://www.autosport.com/team/alpine/39174/)’s [Esteban Ocon](https://www.autosport.com/driver/esteban-ocon/840488/) while [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.autosport.com/driver/lewis-hamilton/829181/) will start from seventh place after struggling to extract performance from his Mercedes. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a month membership of £34.99p per month. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK. The penalty pushes Leclerc back to 12th place on the grid.

On his first run in Q2 Verstappen suddenly slowed in the second sector of Jeddah's Corniche street circuit. The Dutchman notified his team of a possible ...

"Anything is possible at this track. "It was the first time I heard about that [issue]. As he hadn't set a time yet, that meant the world champion finished Q2 in 15th place.

Follow qualifying for the Saudi Arabian GP live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during qualifying at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

[Charles Leclerc](/formula-1-drivers/charles-leclerc) second fastest, but set for a 10 place grid drop, meaning Fernando Alonso is set to line up P2. [Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) looked set to cruise to another P1 start, but a driveshaft failure put him out in Q2. [Sergio Perez](/formula-1-drivers/sergio-perez) on Formula 1 pole position in Saudi Arabia after a dramatic qualifying session in Jeddah.

DRIVERS1 – Sergio PÉREZ (Red Bull Racing) 2 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) 3 – Fernando ALONSO (Aston Martin) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Khalil Beschir) Q: ...

I think the grid is in a really good place at the moment with all the drivers there. What we have to do is not make any mistake and execute the race to perfection. I think we were faster than him in practice and Qualifying and then in the race he was very, very strong in 2022. On my side, realistically, I think it’s going to be a bit more difficult, especially once I arrive around the top cars – because there, the race pace is very similar to everybody. We saw you and Carlos doing a little bit of work on the Mediums earlier on today. To be honest, I think the expectations for the Q1 cut-off and the Q2 cut-off were a bit faster. So it will be very interesting to see tomorrow in the race, what we are able to get through and yeah, that will be very interesting. I think Max will come eventually in the race, you know. Q2 we were P1 with 28.7, and more or less we repeat the same lap in Q3, so we still miss a little bit that jump from Q2 to Q3 and follow the track evolution. Then, I don't know how easy it is going to be to overtake on this track because the midfield seems to be all extremely close in terms of race pace. It is so easy to make damage to the cars and at the end of the day, there will always be reliability concerns. I know you are one of the favourite drivers for the crowd here.

Sergio Perez claimed pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen made a shock early exit from qualifying following ...

"Yeah I mean it's a shame because Max has been really strong the whole weekend," Perez said. We have seen a lot of crazy things. [Stream the biggest moments on NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/promo/sky-sports?dcmp=articlelink) Norris paid the price for his error, as he was able to get back to the pits, but not make it back out on track after clipping the wall. McLaren's Lando Norris made a Q1 exit after hitting the wall on a flying lap, but his rookie team-mate Oscar Piastri took a highly-impressive ninth as he showed the signs of the superstar potential that many in the paddock believe he possesses. Sergio Perez claimed pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen made a shock early exit from qualifying following a mechanical failure.

Christian Horner has spoken to Sky Sports F1 after the qualifying session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which was a mixed bag for the Red Bull team.

Check out the full results from third practice for the F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of this evening's Qualifying session from Jeddah.

Check out full results from third practice for the F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix below, with Qualifying set to get underway at 20:00 local time, 17:00 in the UK. [Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) after third practice for the Formula 1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. [Mercedes](/formula-1-teams/mercedes) but [Ferrari](/formula-1-teams/ferrari) were well off the pace, nearly 1.1s slower than Verstappen.

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff appeared satisfied after qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but Hamilton admitted he was "miserable" and is struggling ...

The Austrian said: "I think it's where we expected to be. He added: "I just don't feel connected to this car and I can't get it. Hamilton gave off a helpless energy as he struggled to answer questions about what exactly the main problem is.

Lewis Hamilton says he doesn't “feel connected” to his Mercedes W14 Formula 1 car and can't get any confidence in it. Adam ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/testing-times-for-vasseur-but-the-true-challenge-at-ferrari-is-about-to-come/10443879/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443144/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Saudi Arabian GP ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-driver-expression-saga-continues-to-have-a-lineker-like-problem/10443530/) She's massively supportive and I'm massively supportive of her. At the moment I definitely feels like... “But I am trying to be patient and work with the team to get us to a good place. “I'm not focussed on that,” he said. No matter what I do, no matter what I change, I can't get confidence in it. I mean, George did a great job, I'm pleased that he's right up there on the second row. And yeah, a little bit in the high-speed the car is a little bit unstable, my set-up.” Let's hope so.” Both will move up a place on the starting grid due to Charles Leclerc's penalty.

The grid for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP has take shape, where a certain Max Verstappen is expected to cut through the pack.

So, let’s take a look at the grid in full for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: There is work to do for his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris though, who dropped out in Q1 after breaking the left steering arm on his MCL60 after hitting the inside wall at the final turn. The grid is set for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, where a certain Max Verstappen is expected to cut through the pack. That is the area of the timing screens where McLaren’s Oscar Piastri will be desperate to remain, having surprised himself by making it into Q3 for the first time in his career. That then leaves Verstappen starting down in P15, while his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez claimed pole and will be looking to outrun the Dutchman who, with such a pace advantage, may well put Perez under pressure for the race win without any further hold-ups. F1 starting grid: What is the provisional grid order for the Saudi Arabian GP?

Lewis Hamilton says he “doesn't feel connected” to Mercedes' 2023 Formula 1 car at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

“The car has been feeling good. “George just drives around that and is able to have more confidence in the car in sector one. “I just don’t feel connected to this car.

To mark Mother's Day and the launch of the #HomeAdvantage charity campaign, four British F1 stars have revealed to Sky Sports F1 how their mums drove them ...

Since 1994 Hope and Homes for Children has been inspiring multiple governments, the UN, EU and Commonwealth to close the doors of orphanages forever. Today, countries such as Rwanda, Bulgaria and Romania are on the cusp of becoming orphanage-free. The charity fights for children to grow up in families, by reuniting children with relatives. She's the one that taught me about empathy and warmth and compassion for others in the world," said Hamilton. Norris added: "My mum's role has been very important in my life. "I have two mums.

Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport. It has the fastest cars, the best drivers and is increasingly popular thanks to the smash Netflix hit Drive to Survive.

I won't ever get in from the right." The only thing I consistently do is I've only ever got in the left side of the car. "I'’s very, very, very cool. Especially on starts." "It was always Formula 1 for me. "We were hooked.

George Russell says it was "incredibly satisfying" for him and Mercedes to find big gains as he qualified fourth for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-mercedes-is-fronting-up-to-its-f1-mistakes-too-much/10443160/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/what-we-can-expect-from-f1s-most-evenly-matched-team-mates-in-2023/10436334/) "But we've been in this position before. "We're already making good steps, good progress and I think it's sort of validated the incorrect direction we took over the winter. We've got a good simulator back at base, we've got a good group of people. And I'm incredibly satisfied with what we achieved today.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez will line up on pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying session in Jeddah. He will be joined on the front row by Aston ...

Reigning champion Max Verstappen will take the start from 15th place after suffering a driveshaft issue in qualifying. Red Bull's Sergio Perez will line up on pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying session in Jeddah. The 2023 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix takes place this Sunday on March 19.

Former F1 team owner and pundit Eddie Jordan is one of the most famous faces in the sport, and was never afraid to pose on the track with a stunning model ...

"When you have 24, 25 people, guys descending on a car to change four tyres, it is positively ridiculous." "Some teams want to be quick and show sponsors that they're going to be competitive and show young drivers a chance." But for once, the Dubliner wasn't ready for the photographer, who duly snapped him as his eyes were gazing elsewhere. Not that she seemed perturbed off course, and nor did Jordan appear particularly deterred at being caught. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-jodie-marsh-f1-27929531#comments-section). [expressed his disillusion at modern day pit stops](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-longer-pit-stops-29449533). It wasn't the only time he was caught getting cosy with saucy models. [Eddie Jordan wants 'longer pit stops' in F1 as mechanics are getting too good](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-longer-pit-stops-29449533) [Eddie Jordan names top three British F1 drivers - with no Nigel Mansell or Damon Hill](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-eddie-jordan-lewis-hamilton-29326178) [Eddie Jordan told the BBC to 'get stuffed' over F1 grid walk incident](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-eddie-jordan-candian-gp-29408896) ['F1 testing full of skullduggery - some teams just want to show sponsors they're quick'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-season-testing-eddie-jordan-29327522) [F1 legend Eddie Jordan gave middle finger to camera as he posed next to Jodie Marsh](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-jodie-marsh-f1-27929531) The likes of Melinda Messenger, Jodie Marsh and fittingly, Jordan herself all oozed sex appeal in yellow outfits at his request. The iconic team owner, who in 1991 founded Jordan Grand Prix, ran the outfit for 14 years before later becoming an outspoken pundit. [once famously flicked the middle finger at cameramen as he snuggled up to Marsh](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/eddie-jordan-jodie-marsh-f1-27929531). [Roy Keane surprised Eddie Jordan at F1 race by doing 'opposite' of other guests](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/f1-eddie-jordan-roy-keane-29452798)

Fernando Alonso partners Perez on the front row, continuing Aston Martin's impressive form from the 2023 season opener in Bahrain. George Russell lines up an ...

How much money will F1's class of 2023 take home with them? Ferrari Mercedes

After backing Max Verstappen for the win in Bahrain, our tipster Alex Harris is chasing a repeat in Saudi Arabia. Max Verstappen ...

The Alpine driver was sixth in last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and fourth in 2021 so he has to be trusted on his good record at the track. Sergio Perez has scored points on his two previous starts at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and was unlucky to finish fourth in last year’s race. The Canadian’s record at Jeddah is hardly inspiring but he has finished the race on two previous starts and should comfortably finish in the top 10.

Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's retirement from the Saudi Arabian GP qualifying.

F1's second race of the season at the Jeddah street circuit has forced all teams to opt for different downforce and drag levels to ensure they are better ...

Max Verstappen will start today's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 15th after a power failure during qualifying, presenting his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Pérez ...

But if he manages to pull off that feat on this track, it will surely go down as one of the finest victories of his already storied career. Although surely it’s too early into the season for team orders, isn’t it?! The only ways Max can win are (1) Checo has a mechanical problem, (2) there is a well timed safety car or red flag, or (3) team orders. Lewis Hamilton remained quite honest about his struggles with the Mercedes car in Jeddah after struggling to eighth in Q3. We need to focus on ourselves and find some more performance.” AlphaTauri’s Nyck de Vries explained on Thursday that he’d left his watch on European time until his second day in Jeddah, helping him make the adjustment. While this is a more extreme challenge in Singapore, typically going to bed around 6 a.m. He said that Verstappen’s driveshaft failure yesterday was “unexpected”, and prompted the team to quickly investigate what happened on the car and try to put in some short-term reliability fixes for the race. I don't know which race it was that he started last, so he changed the power unit and still finished P2 or even won the race. Verstappen also has a new gearbox hydraulic system, as well as new rear suspension parts including the driveshaft. But the tension is only going up. I’ve been out for a pre-race wander in the paddock before heading to the grid.

Lap-by-lap report: Can the field capitalise on a rare qualifying mis-step from Max Verstappen? Find out with John Brewin.

17/50 Leclerc pits and so Verstappen is in fourth but still to pit. Verstappen has the fastest lap now, and Hamilton is the only drover on medium tyres. 19/50 Alonso pits, takes his penalty and stays ahead of Russell for second. 20/50 Stroll pulling up did a solid for his colleague Fernando Alonso in the Aston. 42/50 The action is at the back of the field, at this point. 28/50 Russell is told to let Hamilton in but then tells his team Alonso has a penalty. The gap between Perez and Verstappen is 5.5 seconds or thereabouts. 44/50 Perez has the fastest lap and if he retains that then he will be the championship lead over Verstappen, who is going to fall short of the 16/21 races he had targeted. 26/50 Alex Albon calls in to his Williams team. 33/50 Leclerc is not happy with his car. 38/50 Verstappen is not happy. The last few laps will see him and Verstappen try and land the fastest lap.