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Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen isn't convinced he has the car to hold off McLaren's duo in tomorrow's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen isn't convinced he has the car to hold off McLaren's duo in tomorrow's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

20 April 2025

The four-time world champion has taken pole position after pipping Oscar Piastri by just one-hundredth of a second.

Piastri's teammate and championship leader Lando Norris will start from 10th after crashing during the third qualifying session.

Verstappen admits it'll be difficult to keep them at bay.

Liam Lawson will line up 12th on the grid - his best qualifying mark of the season.

Racing gets underway at 5am tomorrow.

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