Saudi Arabian GP: Sergio Perez claims pole; Mick Schumacher 'physically fine' after massive crash
Saudi Arabian GP qualifying took place following crisis talks between the drivers late into Friday night after a missile attack on a nearby oil facility. It was finally decided between F1, the FIA and the grid that they would continue with the Jeddah event, with final practice and qualifying taking place as planned on Saturday.
That preceded one of the biggest shocks in recent qualifying memory with Hamilton eliminated in 16th.Why Jean Todt doesn't think motorsports will go back to empty stands due to the pandemicIt was not due to weather or bad luck; Hamilton was down in that position on a lack of pace alone and despite his best efforts and plenty of flying laps on the softest tires, he was subjected to a humiliating exit when Lance Stroll improved.
Hamilton sounded surprised when told of the deficit to Russell, who was fourth in that segment, and Sky F1's Paul Di Resta said: "That's not the Lewis Hamilton we know.There was then another crash, this time more significant, as Schumacher slammed sideways into the barriers at Turn 12 during Q2. Haas stated he was "physically fine" but he was airlifted to hospital in a helicopter for further precautionary checks. He was released later but will not line up for Sunday's race, and Haas will not call up a replacement.Following an hour delay, Q2 concluded — with Lando Norris narrowly avoiding the top-10 shootout in the McLaren — before Ferrari appeared to be romping away in the battle for pole in Q3.
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