This is what time qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix starts

With the free practice sessions behind us in Saudi Arabia, it is now time for the real thing: later today, qualifying is scheduled to be held under the night sky in Jeddah.

What time does qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start?

Charles Leclerc narrowly left Max Verstappen behind in FP3, making him the fastest in all practice sessions. Verstappen, on the other hand, had to settle for second in all sessions, but it seems that Red Bull Racing has little to worry about.

The RB18 looks lightning fast on the straight. This was underlined by Sergio Perez, who set the third fastest time in FP3 just a tenth behind Leclerc's fastest time. Meanwhile, Mercedes seems to be in trouble again.

Will Verstappen pull something out of the hat? And will Mercedes actually make Q3? We'll see between 17:00 and 18:00, when qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix takes place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Timetable Saturday in Saudi Arabia

14:00-15:00: Third free practice

17:00-18:00: Qualifying