Hamilton benefits from Verstappen's fatal misfire

In the last few meters of the season, the title fight continues to come to a head. Lewis Hamilton secured the fastest time in qualifying in Jeddah. This is the fifth time this year that the Brit will start the race from pole position. His closest competitor, Max Verstappen, made a fatal mistake in the final attempt in Q3.

In the last sector the Dutchman lost control and hit the wall decisively. He was still on the way to a new best time and the expected pole position. Now he even has to start the race from third place behind Hamilton's teammate Valtteri Bottas. There are currently eight points between the two title rivals. Sainz also struggles with the route Ferrari, however, leaves qualifying with mixed feelings. In Q2, Carlos Sainz lost grip after a chicane and flew off the track. Since the Spaniard quickly got his car back under control, he avoided a direct retirement. Nevertheless, the Ferrari suffered serious damage to the rear and therefore had to pit.

Sainz also made a serious mistake on the second attempt, meaning he was unable to set a competitive lap time. This left a great opportunity unused to secure a good starting position for the World Championship fight with McLaren. Given Daniel Ricciardo's retirement in Q2, Ferrari could have started further up the field with both drivers. Sainz had clear difficulties. © APA/afp / GIUSEPPE CACACE

Ultimately, Charles Leclerc starts from 4th place, Sainz has to start the race from 15th place. The Scuderia goes into the race with a lead of 41,5 points. Accordingly, third place in the constructors' championship could be secured as early as Sunday. Jeddah is becoming the new fast-paced city The track, located in Saudi Arabia, was completed just a few weeks ago and is celebrating its premiere in the racing calendar of the premier class of motorsport. In terms of features, the course offers some eye-catchers. Due to the long straights and fast corners, this is not only the second fastest track after Monza, but also the fastest street circuit in the history of Formula 1.

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Hamilton benefits from Verstappen's fatal misfire

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the penultimate highlight of this year's Formula 1 season. It became clear on Saturday that anything can matter in qualifying. World Cup leader Max Verstappen showed nerves.

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Hamilton benefits from Verstappen's fatal misfire

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is ​​the penultimate highlight of this year's Formula 1 season. It became clear on Saturday that anything can matter in qualifying. World Cup leader Max Verstappen showed nerves.

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The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the penultimate highlight of this year's Formula 1 season. It became clear on Saturday that anything can matter in qualifying. World Cup leader Max Verstappen showed nerves.