Lando Norris crashes in F1 qualifying in Saudi Arabia and causes a red flag

‘F***ing idiot’: Piastri battle heats up amid teammate crash drama

Oscar Piastri will start the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on the front row of the grid – but things didn’t go quite so well for teammate Lando Norris, as their battle to be McLaren top dog took a twist.

Formula 1 World Championship overall leader Lando Norris failed to qualify for the Saudi Arabian round when the Briton drove into the track barrier in the final session and retired.

Saudi Arabia GP: Verstappen takes pole, Norris qualifies 10th after hitting wall

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, bidding to become the first Australian to lead the standings since Mark Webber in 2010, joined the four-times world champion on the front row for Sunday’s night race in Jeddah.

Norris crashes in Jeddah qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris crashes during qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, crushing his hopes of grabbing pole position.

F1 Championship Leader Lando Norris Suffers Costly Crash In Saudi Arabia Qualifying

Ladies and gentlemen, we have our first big twist of the Formula 1 season!Through four race weekends, the story has been McLaren. They've got what is, without a doubt, the most complete car at the moment, and both drivers seem to be at the top of their games, with Lando Norris coming into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend with a slim three-point lead over his teammate, Oscar Piastri.However, one big obstacle for Norris as he tries to chase do…

Max Verstappen showed why he is considered one of the best drivers in history.The Dutchman shined on the track of the Corniche de Yeda and stayed with the pole in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.On the other hand, Lando Norris, the leader of Formula 1, will suffer as he leaves tenth this Sunday.The tetracampaign had a brilliant day aboard his RB21, giving a blow in the fight for the crown of the highest car category in the world.With a time of 1:27…