How to follow Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on the BBC

Lando Norris walks back to the paddock after his qualifying crash Image source, Getty Images
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Lando Norris was checked over at the medical centre in Saudi Arabia following his qualifying crash

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Formula 1 heads to Saudi Arabia for the fifth race of the Formula 1 season from 18-20 April.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured pole position on Saturday after Lando Norris crashed out at the start of Q3.

Norris, who is leading the drivers' championship by three points from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, will start 10th on the grid.

Sunday's grand prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi starts at 18:00 BST.

Session start times and BBC coverage

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Five things to know before the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

Commentary of the race will be available across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.

You can also listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say "ask BBC Sounds to play the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix", followed by the current session.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times BST

Sunday, 20 April

Race: 18:00 (Listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen and George Russell pose for pictures after qualifying Image source, Getty Images
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Max Verstappen (centre), Oscar Piastri (left) and George Russell (right) were the top-three drivers in Saudi qualifying

What is the Saudi Arabian GP weather forecast?

The early weather forecast for the final race weekend of this first triple-header is expected to be very warm across all three days.

For Sunday's 50-lap grand prix, which starts at 8pm local time, conditions will be fair and dry with zero risk of rain.

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