The STARTING GRID for the Saudi Arabian GP: Norris slips back, Piastri lines up alongside Max

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Scritto da Stefano Zambroni

19 April 2025

Verstappen delivers another champion’s lap, Norris crashes out: here’s the full STARTING GRID for the Saudi Arabian GP!

A pole position worthy of a champion: Max Verstappen pulled off yet another masterpiece with a stunning lap that not only secured him the top spot but also proved crucial in keeping his title hopes alive. He’ll be joined on the front row by Oscar Piastri, with George Russell just behind.

The STARTING GRID for the Saudi Arabian GP: Norris slips back, Piastri lines up alongside Max
The STARTING GRID for the Saudi Arabian GP: Norris slips back, Piastri lines up alongside Max

On the other hand, it was a disaster for Lando Norris: the British driver hit the wall at Turn 4 and ended up 10th. There’s also a risk of a grid penalty — his gearbox may have sustained damage in the crash, which could result in a five-place drop, pushing him down to 15th.

The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix STARTING GRID

Here are the starting positions for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix:

  1. Max Verstappen (NED) – Red Bull Racing
  2. Oscar Piastri (AUS) – McLaren F1
  3. George Russell (ENG) – Mercedes-AMG
  4. Charles Leclerc (MON) – Scuderia Ferrari
  5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) – Mercedes-AMG
  6. Carlos Sainz (ESP) – Williams Racing
  7. Lewis Hamilton (ENG) – Scuderia Ferrari
  8. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) – Red Bull Racing
  9. Pierre Gasly (FRA) – Alpine F1 Team
  10. Lando Norris (ENG) – McLaren F1
  11. Alexander Albon (THA) – Williams Racing
  12. Liam Lawson (NZL) – Racing Bulls
  13. Fernando Alonso (ESP) – Aston Martin Aramco
  14. Isack Hadjar (FRA) – Racing Bulls
  15. Oliver Bearman (ENG) – Haas F1 Team
  16. Lance Stroll (CAN) – Aston Martin Aramco
  17. Jack Doohan (AUS) – Alpine F1 Team
  18. Nico Hülkenberg (GER) – Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
  19. Esteban Ocon (FRA) – Haas F1 Team
  20. Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) – Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Photo: McLaren

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Stefano Zambroni

Nato a Lecco nel 2003, ho fondato GPKingdom nel 2021. Da allora racconto il mondo delle corse e, insieme al team di GPK, costruisco spazi dove i fan possono viverlo da protagonisti.

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