Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen took pole position in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after standings leader Lando Norris crashed on Saturday. Red Bull's Verstappen beat McLaren driver Oscar Piastri's time by .

Max Verstappen has secured a stunning pole position under the lights for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Dutchman headed Oscar Piastri and George Russell at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Lando Norris crashed out of the final qualifying session in sector one.

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Mercedes are 'super-happy' with their Formula One driver line-up and have had no conversation with Red Bull's four-times world champion Max Verstappen about a switch, team boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday.

Verstappen is under contract at Red Bull through to 2028, but the team’s car struggles have led to fresh scrutiny over his future.

Mercedes are 'super-happy' with their Formula 1 driver line-up and have had no conversation with Red Bull's four-time world champion Max Verstappen about a switch, team boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he feels “very relaxed” amid speculation about his future with Red Bull while acknowledging there is frustration within the team.

Max Verstappen played it cool as speculation swirled around his Formula One future on Thursday, with Red Bull's four-times world champion saying it was not on his mind and he was 'very relaxed'.