Norris crashed out of Saudi Arabia qualifying just when he was looking the favorite for pole. But he can still salvage a good result

Lando Norris crashed out of F1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen claimed a brilliant pole position. The championship leader branded himself a “f*****g idiot” on the radio after hitting the kerbs at turns four and five and crashing into the wall during his first run in Q3.

Max Verstappen is set to start on pole position for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix alongside McLaren's Oscar Piastri, as they both bid to take the Formula 1 standings lead from Lando Norris. Four-time champion Verstappen set a blistering time in qualifying Saturday to take pole for the second time in three races,