Formula 1

Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull’s RB21 is “still not where I want it to be” despite finishing just behind the McLaren duo in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Carlos Sainz believes he is beginning to make progress at Williams with “little steps” piling up as he went fifth fastest on Friday in Saudi Arabia.

Lando Norris believes that despite topping practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Friday, McLaren’s performance advantage is “not as comfortable as what we would like”.

Lando Norris topped Second Practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, heading team mate Oscar Piastri in a McLaren 1-2.

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Peter Bayer (Racing Bulls), Frédérix VASSEUR (Ferrari), Andy COWELL (Aston Martin)

McLaren driver Lando Norris finished Friday evening’s second practice session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix fastest, with a crash for Yuki Tsunoda bringing out the red flag in the closing stages.

Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.

Pierre Gasly surprised the Formula 1 grid by claiming top spot in Free Practice 1 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with a scintillating lap that left him 0.007s clear of Lando Norris.

Pierre Gasly has topped the timesheets during the first practice hour of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend, the Alpine driver causing a surprise by going fastest from McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.

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George Russell believes that there will be more “magic” to come from former team mate Lewis Hamilton – like that seen during his Sprint victory in China – as the seven-time World Champion continues to get to grips with his new car at Ferrari.

Oscar Piastri has explained the "best way" he plans to go about his 2025 championship fight, as he opened up on the mental strength required to bounce back from his Australian Grand Prix disappointment at the start of the year.

Saudi Arabia plays host to the fifth race weekend of an already enthralling season. But while McLaren start as favourites, nothing is guaranteed at this incredibly fast circuit where the walls loom large.

Max Verstappen's partnership with Red Bull was a hot topic in the paddock on Thursday in Saudi Arabia after the energy drinks company's motorsport adviser Helmut Marko said he has "great concern" about the reigning four-time World Champion's future with the team. 

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the work he has to do regarding his driving style in order to fully get to grips with the Ferrari SF-25, believing that "it's not impossible" to get a handle on.

Lando Norris believes he is “being forced to drive in a different way and a different manner that I’m not used to” having struggled to match the recent performance of McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri.

George Russell has responded to rumours suggesting that he might be about to sign a new contract with Mercedes, with the Briton admitting that his focus is on what is happening on the track given that “if you perform, everything is good”.

The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix weekend.