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Saudi Arabia GP 2023

Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso on the podium at the 2023 Saudi Arabia GP

Perez wins Saudi Arabian GP, Alonso's podium reinstated in dramatic turn of events

Sergio Perez takes his first win of the 2023 season at the Saudi Arabian GP, with Verstappen in P2. Alonso's podium reinstated after appeal, placing Russell P4. Ferrari endured a tough race, finishing 6th and 7th in a solitary battle.

Sergio Perez during qualifying in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix-Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen suffers mechanical issue in qualifying, starting 15th-Qualifying Results

Perez secured a stunning pole for the Saudi Arabian GP, with Verstappen starting from 15th due to a mechanical issue. Leclerc impressed in qualifying but will start 12th with a penalty, while Alonso will start on the front row.

Max Verstappen in FP2 in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix-Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Alonso surprises with second-quickest time, splitting the Red Bulls in FP2

Verstappen showed his hand once again in Saudi Arabia, setting the pace in both Friday practice sessions. Fernando Alonso impressed with the second-quickest time, splitting the Red Bulls

Max Verstappen in FP1 at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Verstappen sets the pace in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix FP1

Verstappen dominated the first practice session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of his teammate Perez by 0.438 seconds. Despite his impressive pace, the Red Bull driver complained of understeer.

Max Verstappen-Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen's arrival in Saudi Arabia delayed by illness

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has been forced to miss the customary media obligations ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, after falling ill with a stomach bug. The two-time world champion was delayed in his arrival to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, prompting him to announce via social media

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