17:08
Drama down at McLaren
Both Piastri and Norris have entered the pit lane for new front wings.
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian…
2023 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: As it happened
Sergio Perez won the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position.
Max Verstappen, who started in 15th, finished second on a dominant day for Red Bull.
19 Mar 2023
17:07
Penalty for Alonso
He's given a five-second penalty for "incorrect starting location".
17:06
Order on Lap 2
Alonso, Perez, Russell, Stroll, Sainz, Ocon, Hamilton, Gasly, Leclerc, Zhou, Magnussen, Hulkenberg, Verstappen, Tsunoda, Bottas, Albon, Norris, de Vries, Sargeant and Piastri.
17:06
Bad news for Alonso?
He's under investigation for "incorrect starting position".
17:05
Piastri
"I've got damage," he reports over team radio.
17:04
Alonso leads!
Alonso gets past Perez into Turn 1 for the lead of the race. Russell, Sainz and Stroll complete the top group.
17:03
Lights out and away we go
The 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is now underway!
17:02
Perez lines up on his grid spot
Not long to go now...
16:59
Formation lap underway
Perez leads the pack away...
16:58
Tyres
Mediums for everyone except Leclerc and Norris on softs; Hamilton and Sargeant on hards.
16:52
A cautious Verstappen?
"We have a quick car but I still need to be careful.
"It is a long championship, a lot of things can happen, so I need to try and score as many points as I can.
"I know it is not entirely realistic to try and fight for the win but I am going to do the best I can and see where we end up."
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand…
16:48
Grid filling, atmosphere building! Just a few minutes before lights out in Saudi Arabia #SaudiArabianGP#F1pic.twitter.com/84UlYkYSMG
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 19, 2023
16:46
Our prediction
Verstappen, Perez, Alonso, Leclerc and Russell
16:40
The grid just got a whole lot fresher @willsmith in the house!#SaudiArabianGP#F1pic.twitter.com/GzZfAF0Qrj
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 19, 2023
16:35
More from Horner
"I think if he [Verstappen] gets on the podium it will be one hell of a drive"
16:34
Can Hamilton recover from poor qualifying?
"It is a beautiful day, I am looking forward to the race tonight.
"It is a new day, it is a new opportunity to improve, to be better.
"I am focused on just being positive and having fun.
"I love what I am doing and I love racing and we are so privileged to do what we do.
"Naturally, I am going to try to progress forward.... and gain as many points for the team."
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand…
16:33
Horner on Max's issue yesterday
"We understood the failure we had and hopefully we have a remedy for it."
16:30
Helmut Marko
Marko is expecting Verstappen to finish on the podium - how far up can he finish from 15th?
16:26
Two Flying Finns!
(L to R): Mika Hakkinen (FIN) with Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. Formula 1 World…
16:21
The pit lane is open
Drivers will be heading to the grid now!
16:16
The starting grid
Where will Leclerc start after his 10-place grid penalty? Full grid...
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand…
16:15
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16:14
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to our live blog for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
(L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team with Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari and…
