Apr 20, 2025, 05:16 PM

Max Verstappen starts on pole position for the second time in a row at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Dutchman beat McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by 0.010 seconds, as Lando Norris crashed out.

Follow live commentary with the race at 18:00 BST.

Key points:

• Safety car deployed on Lap 1 as Pierre Gasly collides with Yuki Tsunoda ending both of their races
• Verstappen given five-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage over Piastri in the first corner