The roar of engines fills the air as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix heats up, with drivers gearing up for the thrilling qualifying round at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The tension is palpable as Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris set the pace in the practice sessions, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
For all the avid fans eagerly awaiting the main event, here’s everything you need to know to catch the heart-pounding action live.
When will the qualifying rounds for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix take place?
Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday, 19 April, with local time set from 20:00 to 21:00. For global fans, the timings are as follows:
GMT: 18:00 – 19:00
PST: 10:00 – 11:00
ET: 13:00 – 14:00
CET: 19:00 – 20:00
JST: 02:00 – 03:00 (Sunday, 20 April)
CST: 01:00 – 02:00 (Sunday, 20 April)
Where to watch the Qualifying session for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Viewers in the UK can tune in via Sky Sports F1 or streaming platforms like NowTV. American fans can catch the action on ESPN, fuboTV, and F1 TV. For a comprehensive list of F1 broadcast details for each country, refer to the official broadcasting schedule.
The practice sessions have already set the stage on fire, with Gasly and Norris leading the pack. Here are the results from Practice 1 and Practice 2:
Practice 1 Results:
1. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
2. Lando Norris, McLaren
3. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
4. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
5. Alex Albon, Williams
…and the list goes on.
Practice 2 Results:
1. Lando Norris, McLaren
2. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
3. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
4. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
5. Carlos Sainz, Williams
…and more adrenaline-pumping results to keep fans at the edge of their seats.
As the clock ticks closer to the qualifying rounds, the excitement and anticipation reach a fever pitch. Stay tuned for all the nail-biting action as the drivers battle it out for pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
