F1 world championship leader Lando Norris is only 10th on the grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, following his qualifying crash.
Norris's huge shunt in Q3 opens the door for front-row pair Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to assume control of the standings, which for Piastri will be the first time in his career he has led the standings.
Norris is eight points clear of Verstappen, who took pole by just 0.010s, and three of Piastri, with the second row consisting of George Russell and Charles Leclerc.
Lewis Hamilton will start seventh for Ferrari.
Check out the full grid below!
NOTE: Grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA.
Full starting grid for 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2nd | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 3rd | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 4th | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5th | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 6th | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 7th | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 8th | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 9th | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 10th | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 11th | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 12th | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 13th | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 14th | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 15th | Ollie Bearman | Haas |
| 16th | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 17th | Jack Doohan | Alpine |
| 18th | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake |
| 19th | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 20th | Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake |
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