Sergio Pérez will start from pole position in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP. The Red Bull driver was the fastest in a qualifying session in which Fernando Alonso shone to sign the third position, although he will start second due to Leclerc’s ten-place penalty. Sainz will start fourth after setting the fifth fastest time.
This is how the starting grid looks
Sergio Pérez Charles Leclerc (has a 10-place ban) Fernando Alonso George Russell Carlos Sainz Lance Stroll Esteban Ocon Lewis Hamilton Oscar Piastri Pierre Gasly Nico Hulkenberg Guanyu Zhou Kevin Magnussen Valteri Bottas
Max Verstappen
Yuki Tsunoda Alex Albon Nyck de Vries Lando Norris Logan Sargeant