This is the official grid for the 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
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After setting the fastest time twice in free practice, Max Verstappen was the big favourite for pole position during qualifying for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. The Dutchman eventually managed to set the fastest time as well. Read the official starting grid for the race in Jeddah here.
On Friday in Saudi Arabia, Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen managed to hold off the competition by a whopping three-tenths. He will, therefore, definitely start the race from first place. The rest of the field was a lot closer together. Charles Leclerc will start from second place with his Ferrari. Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez will be looking to see what he can do from third place at the Grand Prix he managed to win last year.
All eyes were on rookie Oliver Bearman during qualifying. Replacing Carlos Sainz, who had to undergo appendix surgery, the Briton had only enjoyed one free practice session before he was due to qualify. In the end, the 18-year-old missed Q3 by a few thousandths. He will start the race from 11th position.
Offical starting grid for the 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
