Saudi Arabian GP FP1 Results: Max Verstappen Tops Fernando Alonso

Vidit Dhawan | 07/03/2024
Saudi Arabian GP FP1 Results: Max Verstappen Tops Fernando Alonso

Max Verstappen topped the timing charts of the first free practice session of the Saudi Arabian GP with a 1:29.659. He registered 23 laps and was +0.186s quicker than second-placed Fernando Alonso. Behind the duo, Sergio Perez clocked the third fastest lap and was +0.209s slower than his Red Bull teammate.

Saudi Arabian GP FP1 Results

Drivers Team Time
Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:29.659
Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +0.186s
Sergio Perez Red Bull +0.209s
George Russell Mercedes +0.280s
Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.371s
Carlos Sainz Ferrari +0.505s
Lando Norris McLaren +0.572s
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.577s
Lance Stroll Aston Martin +0.921s
Alex Albon Williams +1.088s

Further down, George Russell set the fourth-fastest time with a 1:29.939. He was almost a tenth quicker than fifth-placed Charles Leclerc, who was over a tenth faster than Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz.

Behind the Ferrari duo, Lando Norris registered the seventh fastest time with a 1:30.231. He was quicker than eighth-placed Lewis Hamilton by just 0.005s. Meanwhile, Lance Stroll (1:30.580) and Alex Albon (1:30.747) rounded up the top 10.

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Vidit Dhawan

Vidit Dhawan, a Formula 1 Editor at The SportsRush, is intrinsically connected with everything around the sport — from the engine roar, the cacophony on the grandstands to the action. He fell in love with F1 during the inaugural Indian GP in 2011. After more than a decade of deep engagement with the sport, Vidit insists he will remain a lifelong fan of Fernando Alonso, and sees the future of F1 in Charles Leclerc. A sports fanatic from childhood, he discovered his passion for writing while pursuing a bachelor's degree in international and global studies. Vidit has written over 1,700 articles, ranging from news reports to opinions. He thrives covering live action, and loves to dig into the contrasting personalities in the F1 bandwagon and narrate their journey in life as well as the sport. Vidit also follows tennis and football, enjoys playing as well as coaching chess.

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