Lando Norris showed just how fine the margins can be when he crashed while chasing pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen stayed just the right side of the limit. Formula 1 champion Verstappen will start at the front of the grid after the crash by standings leader Norris on Saturday.

Lando Norris crashes out of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen beats McLaren's Oscar Piastri to pole.

Max Verstappen has been praised for his “unbelievable” professionalism and maturity in the aftermath of his controversial penalty in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Red Bull driver Verstappen was given a five-second time penalty for going off track and gaining an advantage while battling with Oscar Piastri for the lead at the start of the race.