Norris crashed out of Saudi Arabia qualifying just when he was looking the favorite for pole. But he can still salvage a good result

Lando Norris crashed out of F1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen claimed a brilliant pole position. The championship leader branded himself a “f*****g idiot” on the radio after hitting the kerbs at turns four and five and crashing into the wall during his first run in Q3.

Lando Norris showed just how fine the margins can be when he crashed while chasing pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen stayed just the right side of the limit. Formula 1 champion Verstappen will start at the front of the grid after the crash by standings leader Norris on Saturday.