Lando Norris crashes in F1 qualifying in Saudi Arabia and causes a red flag
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, April 19, 2025. Credit: AP/Darko Bandic
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Formula 1 leader Lando Norris crashed in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday, bringing out the red flag.
Norris had not set a time in the third part of qualifying when he lost control over a curb and ran wide into the wall on the exit of the corner, breaking his car’s suspension.
He told the team over the radio that he was unhurt.
Norris has a three-point lead over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after four races.
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