Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a thrilling qualifying session in Jeddah that came down to the wire. The reigning world champion snatched the top spot from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by just 0.010s, with Mercedes’ George Russell putting in a stellar lap to secure third on the grid.

RED Bull's Max Verstappen took the checkered flag after 19 laps of intense racing, securing the top spot ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz