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Formula 1 fans certainly enjoyed their money’s worth Saturday evening in Saudi Arabia, thanks to a mesmerizing display by Max Verstappen whose equally masterful pole lap lit up Jeddah while silencing Red Bull’s doubters.

Check out our recap in pictures of a memorable evening at the Saudi Arabian GP, round 5 of the 2025 F1 World Championship.

Mechanics work on building the Red Bull Racing RB21 of Yuki Tsunoda (JPN). 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) Professional Cyclist with her boyfriend Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari Monza SP2. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Jonathan Noble (GBR) Journalist with Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock guests. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing with his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson (GBR). 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing with his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson (GBR). 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Flavio Briatore (ITA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Advisor with Oliver Oakes (GBR) Alpine F1 Team Team Principal. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing receives the Pirelli Pole Position Award from Anthony Anderson (USA) Actor. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren, second; Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, pole position; George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, third. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Pole sitter Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme with second placed Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 in the pits. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Stefano Domenicali (ITA) Formula One President and CEO with Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal (KSA) President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Chase Carey (USA) with Stefano Domenicali (ITA) Formula One President and CEO and Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal (KSA) President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Jack Doohan (AUS) Alpine F1 Team A525. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 leaves the pits. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02 leaves the pits. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25 leaves the pits. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 leaves the pits. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25 leaves the pits. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - pit marshals. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Stuart Barlow (GBR) Alpine F1 Team Performance Engineer with Jack Doohan (AUS) Alpine F1 Team. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor (Left). 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN), Red Bull Racing 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W16 - steering wheel. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Sauber C45. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1 W16. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW46. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Sauber. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1. 19.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

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