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qualifying · saudi arabian
3 analyses · 2024
The Corners Where Hamilton Lost Qualifying Before It Began
Hamilton lost more time in Sector 1 alone than Verstappen's entire pole margin.
By
Rosa Villanueva
Saudi Arabian 2024
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Verstappen took pole by three-tenths. Nobody else was close.
Verstappen beat Leclerc to pole by 0.319s — and led in all three sectors.
By
Alistair Drum
Saudi Arabian 2024
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Oliver Bearman's Qualifying Debut Was a Disaster — And Nobody Noticed
Bearman was 0.85s slower than Leclerc on average and got his fastest lap deleted for track limits. The rookie hype missed the struggle.
By
Nadia Ferreira
Saudi Arabian 2024
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