Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 qualifying and start time with details
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah from 17-19 March.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen started the new season as he ended the last, with a dominant victory at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez made it a Red Bull one-two, ahead of an inspired drive by Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso in third.
Sergio Perez claimed pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix during an action-packed qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after team mate and championship leader Max Verstappen dropped out in Q2 due to technical problems.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023,Verstappen was the firm favourite for pole position after leading the way in FP1, FP2, FP3 and the opening Q1 phase of qualifying, but a driveshaft issue that struck in Q2 means he will start Sunday’s race from 15th on the grid.
Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin therefore jump up to the front row as their strong start to the season continues, followed by the lead Mercedes of George Russell, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and team mate Lance Stroll.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023, A much stronger qualifying performance from Alpine saw them place seventh and 10th with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly respectively, with Lewis Hamilton taking eighth in his Mercedes, and rookie Oscar Piastri impressing en route to P9 in his McLaren.
Lewis Hamilton: ‘Miserable feeling’ not to be ‘connected’ to car as struggles continue in Saudi Arabia
Lewis Hamilton was left disappointed after Qualifying eighth for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix; Hamilton finished four places behind team-mate George Russell in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix coverage details (All times GMT)
Date Session Time Radio coverage Online text commentary
Friday, 17 March First practice 13:30-14:30 BBC Sport website and mobile app (online only) From 13:00
Second practice 17:00-18:00 BBC Sport website and mobile app (online only) From 16:30
Saturday, 18 March Third practice 13:30-14:30 BBC Sport website and mobile app (online only) From 13:00
Qualifying 17:00-18:00 BBC Sport website and mobile app (online only) From 16:30
Sunday, 19 March Race 17:00 BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds app From 15:30
