Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World…

What happened in Friday practice at the F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

13:34
Sainz topples Bottas

Sainz goes quickest now in the Ferrari as the times tumble.

Hes's done a 1m34.831s which is 0.8s ahead of Bottas, who set his best on the mediums.

13:34
Bottas goes top

The first time of the session goes to Bottas with a 1m35.701s, 1.7s ahead of Hulkenberg.

A busy track with just Verstappen, Alonso, Stroll and Russell in the pit lane.

13:31
First cars on track

De Vries, Bottas and Hulkenberg are the first drivers out there in FP1.

13:29
FP1 is underway

First practice in Jeddah is now underway!

13:21
Grid penalty for Leclerc

Leclerc will take a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's race 

Here's why...

Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi…

13:06
Big news!

Angela Cullen departs her role alongside Lewis Hamilton

(L to R): Angela Cullen (NZL) Mercedes AMG F1 Physiotherapist with Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World
(L to R): Angela Cullen (NZL) Mercedes AMG F1 Physiotherapist with Lewis…

13:02
Lewis is here

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2,…

12:52
Fernando arrives!

Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship,…

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12:45
Hello everyone

Welcome everyone to our live blog for Friday at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

FP1 starts in just over 45 minutes.

We will be bringing you all of the latest updates and news from Jeddah throughout the three days.

Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Saudi…

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