Friday in Jeddah was an eventful day, on and off the track, with poleman Max Verstappen taking center stage in both arenas.
Here is our recap in pictures of the action that marked qualifying day at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP.
Oliver Bearman (GBR) Reserve Driver - replacing the unwell Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari SF-24 Reserve Driver - replacing the unwell Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Marilou Belanger (CDN) with her boyfriend Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Luca de Meo (ITA) Groupe Renault Chief Executive Officer.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari SF-24 Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal with Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB VCARB 01.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Mick Schumacher (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - red flag during qualifying.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari SF-24 Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President with Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal (KSA) President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation with Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President in qualifying parc ferme.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing with team mate and pole sitter Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team with Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal (KSA) President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President in qualifying parc ferme.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in qualifying parc ferme.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, second; Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, pole position; Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team, third.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): second placed Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with third placed Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Ferrari Reserve Driver.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-24.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant.
08.03.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day.
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