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 .

Max Verstappen put in a phenomenal final lap in Jeddah on Saturday to earn pole for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He’ll start ahead of Oscar Piastri and George Russell on Sunday, while championship leader Lando Norris will start 10th after crashing early in Q3.

Lando Norris crashed out of F1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen claimed a brilliant pole position. The championship leader branded himself a “f*****g idiot” on the radio after hitting the kerbs at turns four and five and crashing into the wall during his first run in Q3.

Mercedes are 'super-happy' with their Formula One driver line-up and have had no conversation with Red Bull's four-times world champion Max Verstappen about a switch, team boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday.

Verstappen is under contract at Red Bull through to 2028, but the team’s car struggles have led to fresh scrutiny over his future.

Mercedes are 'super-happy' with their Formula 1 driver line-up and have had no conversation with Red Bull's four-time world champion Max Verstappen about a switch, team boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday.