Rally
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
19h
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T50
In the championship, Verstappen leads the way with 44 points thanks to the best lap in the race this Sunday. Pérez follows him very closely since he is only one length behind. Alonso is 3rd with 30 units
T50
Pérez’s victory! Verstappen retains the championship lead as he set the fastest lap in the race on the final lap. Alonso completes the podium followed by Russell and Hamilton
T50
Last lap of the race. Pérez is on track to win his 5th career victory after Sakhir, Monaco, Azerbaijan and Singapore
T48
On the radio, Russell is told that Alonso could be penalized by 5 seconds again. For what ? Nobody knows
T47
No instructions ultimately from Red Bull. Pérez is heading towards his first victory of the season ahead of Verstappen. Another double in sight for the Austrians
T43
Red Bull indirectly asks Pérez to lower his pace from 1'32″6 to 1'33... to let Verstappen get closer. But the Mexican is not fooled. Malinx the lynx
T41
Only 10 laps left in Jeddah!
T38
Verstappen complains of a noise from his driveshaft when at high speed, the same problem he experienced in qualifying on Saturday. Concern at Red Bull?
T35
Second part of the race relatively calm. Not much to report except the improvements in times between Pérez and Verstappen. Don't fall asleep
T31
No team instructions at Red Bull for the moment… Pérez maintains his 5 second lead over Verstappen
T30
Here is the ranking at 30th of the 50 laps of the race
T27
End of Grand Prix for Albon victim of a brake problem. He is the second driver to retire after Stroll
T25
Verstappen already 2nd… It remains to be seen in how many laps Pérez will give up the leadership position to him
T23
Verstappen on the provisional podium. The Dutchman made short work of Russell and he is 3rd. Alonso shouldn't last long...
T20
Very clean restart, no incidents to note or overtaking in the Top 10
T20
The Safety Car will disappear at the end of this lap. Pérez leads the pack ahead of Alonso, Russell, Verstappen, Sainz, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Ocon and Gasly
T19
Everyone goes to the pits. Alonso performs his penalty very well and comes out in front of Russell. Very good move for Verstappen who also comes out ahead of Sainz, Hamilton and Leclerc
T18
Stroll is asked to stop the car at the start of the 2nd sector and the Safety Car's entry onto the track. Leaders should take this opportunity to stop
T17
Bad operation in the pits for Aston Martin and Stroll. The Canadian who passed through the pits a little earlier saw Sainz and Leclerc come out in front of him. He is 9th
