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Max Verstappen from Red Bull secures pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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F1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen on pole for Saudi Arabian GP

In Formula 1 news, Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, continuing his strong start to the season. Verstappen, the reigning champion, was fastest in qualifying, beating Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc by 0.319 seconds, with his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez trailing further behind.

Verstappen’s pole position sets him up for a potential win on Saturday, following his victory at the season-opening Bahrain GP. If he clinches another victory, it will be his ninth consecutive win, just one shy of his own record.

Despite his success on the track, Verstappen’s team, Red Bull, has been facing internal turmoil. Last week, there were allegations of misconduct against team principal Christian Horner, which were dismissed by the team’s parent company. The situation has raised questions about the stability of the team.

Speaking after qualifying, Verstappen expressed support for his mentor Helmut Marko, indicating that their futures at Red Bull may be linked. Reports suggest that Marko’s position overseeing Red Bull’s two teams is under threat, leading to uncertainty within the team.

The drama at Red Bull intensified with the leak of a file containing evidence against Horner to various stakeholders in the Formula 1 paddock. This leak has added to the speculation about the future of key figures within the team.

In other news, Ferrari made a last-minute change to their lineup, with 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman stepping in for Carlos Sainz Jr., who had to undergo surgery for appendicitis. Bearman impressed in his F1 debut, narrowly missing out on the top 10 qualifying shootout.

As the anticipation builds for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, all eyes will be on Verstappen as he aims to extend his winning streak and navigate the challenges within his team.

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