F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton in despair as crash triggers chaos at Saudi Grand Prix

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Saudi Grand Prix Practice

F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton in despair as crash triggers chaos at Saudi Grand Prix

All the times from practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Friday 18 April 2025 20:08 Updated: 21:07

Lewis Hamilton endured a miserable Friday during FP1 and FP2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with a red flag causing chaos in the second session.

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The 40-year-old was placed under investigation by the stewards during FP2 after Alex Albon had to take evasive action to avoid the champion's Ferrari. The stewards confirmed that the incident would be investigated after the session with the Williams driver labelling Hamilton as "dangerous."

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Late drama then hit FP2 after Yuki Tsunoda crashed his Red Bull at the final corner, which caused a red flag and stopped the session briefly as the marshals collected the debris.

It was touch-and-go as to whether the session would resume, but the remaining eighteen drivers all had the chance to get back out on track in the final few seconds - which resulted in chaos.

As the cars all gaggled for position on track, Norris had to make a quick overtake to avoid smashing his McLaren into a pack of cars, as the field gathered to undergo their practice starts at the end of FP2.

Before even starting the session, Gabriel Bortoleto was ruled out of FP2 after his Sauber suffered a fuel leak, a nightmare for the rookie as the evening session was his only chance of representative running in Jeddah.

In FP1, Pierre Gasly shocked the field by setting the fastest time on the soft tyres, ahead of both McLarens with championship leader Lando Norris in second.

Charles Leclerc separated Norris from his team-mate Oscar Piastri, whilst Hamilton languished in P8 and Verstappen finished the day's first session a place behind in P9.

Former Red Bull driver Liam Lawson, was also investigated after FP1 for 'failing to follow the race directors instructions', and was handed a reprimand by the stewards instead of a sporting penalty.

Here are the results from both FP1 and FP2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix!

F1 FP2 Results: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025

1. Lando Norris [McLaren] - 1:28.267secs
2. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] - +0.163
3. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] - +0.280
4. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] - +0.482
5. Carlos Sainz [Williams] - +0.675
6. Yuki Tsunoda [Red Bull] - +0.696
7. George Russell [Mercedes] - +0.706
8. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] - +0.839
9. Nico Hulkenberg [Kick Sauber] - +0.926
10. Alex Albon [Williams] - +0.953
11. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] - +0.975
12. Isack Hadjar [Racing Bulls] - +1.039
13. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] - +1.104
14. Liam Lawson [Racing Bulls] - +1.221
15. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] - +1.395
16. Ollie Bearman [Haas] - +1.487
17. Jack Doohan [Alpine] - +1.645
18. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin] - +1.740
19. Esteban Ocon [Haas] - +1.752
20. Gabriel Bortoleto [Kick Sauber] - NO TIME

F1 FP1 Results: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025

1. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] - 1:29.239secs
2. Lando Norris [McLaren] - +0.007
3. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] - +0.070
4. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] - +0.102
5. Alex Albon [Williams] - +0.367
6. George Russell [Mercedes] - +0.379
7. Carlos Sainz [Williams] - +0.540
8. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] - +0.576
9. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] - +0.579
10.Yuki Tsunoda [Red Bull] - +0.582
11. Liam Lawson [Racing Bulls] - +0.668
12. Nico Hulkenberg [Kick Sauber] - +0.677
13. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] - +0.695
14. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] +0.737
15. Isack Hadjar [Racing Bulls] - +0.772
16. Jack Doohan [Alpine] - +0.944
17. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin] - +1.344
18. Ollie Bearman [Haas] - +1.356
19. Esteban Ocon [Haas] - +1.790
20. Gabriel Bortoleto [Kick Sauber] - +1.799

Who is the current F1 world champion?

Max Verstappen is the reigning F1 champion, won his fourth drivers' championship last year.

Is there F1 today?

Yes, FP2 will take place after FP1 on Friday, April 18, at 8pm (local time) and 6pm (BST). To read the complete breakdown of practice times and how to watch in your location click here.

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Sheona Mountford - F1 Journalist

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