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The 2024 Formula 1 Season has kicked off with Max Verstappenleading the pack, clinching pole position for the Saudi Arabian GP with a remarkable lap time of 1:27.472. He left his nearest competitor, Charles Leclerc, trailing by 0.319s, showcasing his dominance early in the season.
Leclerc managed to stir up the front-row dynamics by squeezing ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez in a nail-biting finish, surpassing him by a mere 0.16s to secure second place.
Despite Perez's efforts to close the gap to Verstappen during Q3, he couldn't improve his time on his final run, relegating him to start from the third position beside Fernando Alonso.
The McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri outperformed the Mercedes pair, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, securing the third row on the grid and demonstrating their competitive edge.
Alpine continue to disappoint