Max Verstappen dominates final practice for Saudi Arabian Grand PrixBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, JeddahMax Verstappen completed a practice hat-trick ahead of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The double world champion, fastest in both sessions in Jeddah on Friday, returned to the top of the time sheets in final practice. Verstappen finished six tenths faster than Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull, with Fernando Alonso third for Aston Martin. Lewis Hamilton finished fifth in final practice in Saudi Arabia (Luca Bruno/AP) Photo by Luca BrunoFerrari are short on speed, too, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sixth and 10th respectively for the Italian team. Qualifying for the second round of the season gets under way at 8pm local time (5pm UK).

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2023 15:38 UTC