The starting grid for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set after a thrilling qualifying session in Jeddah, and it's Red Bull star Max Verstappen who is on pole.
Verstappen had a difficult weekend in Bahrain last time out, but bounced back in stunning fashion under the lights on Saturday night, snatching his second pole position of the season .
The pole-sitter has gone on to win every grand prix so far in 2025, and three of the last four grands prix in Saudi, too, which is a trend the reigning world champion will be hoping to continue on Sunday.
The Dutchman edged the likes of Oscar Piastri and George Russell to take pole, whilst Lando Norris failed to contend after a costly crash at the start of Q3. The McLaren star failed to set a lap time and will start 10th as a result.
Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton continues to struggle at Ferrari , starting Sunday's race down in P7, with team-mate Charles Leclerc having qualified three places higher.
With that said, let's take a look at today's starting grid in full.
F1 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix starting grid
Position
Driver
Team
1 Max Verstappen Red Bull
2 Oscar Piastri McLaren
3 George Russell Mercedes
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari
5 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes
6 Carlos Sainz Williams
7 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari
8 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull
9 Pierre Gasly Alpine
10 Lando Norris McLaren
11 Alex Albon Williams
12 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls
13 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
14 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls
15 Ollie Bearman Haas
16 Lance Stroll Aston Martin
17 Jack Doohan Alpine
18 Nico Hulkenberg Sauber
19 Esteban Ocon Haas
20 Gabriel Bortoleto Sauber
What time is the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on today?
The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix kicks off today Sunday, April 13 2025 at 6 pm local time (AST), or 1 pm (ET) if you are based in the United States.
Find the session start times and day converted to your local time zone below:
Location
Start Time
Local Time (AST)
8 PM
New York, United States (ET)
1 PM
Chicago, United States (CT)
12 PM
Denver, United States (MT)
11 AM
Los Angeles, United States (PT)
10 AM
London, United Kingdom (BST)
6 PM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)
3 AM (Monday)
Adelaide, Australia (ACST)
2:30 AM (Monday)
Perth, Australia (AWST)
1 AM (Monday)
Mexico City, Mexico (CST)
11 AM
Berlin, Germany (CET)
7 PM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)
2 AM (Monday)
Cape Town, South Africa (SAST)
7 PM
Cairo, Egypt (EET)
7 PM
Beijing, China (CST)
1 AM (Monday)
New Delhi, India (IST)
10:30 PM
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)
2 PM
Singapore, Singapore (SGT)
1 AM (Monday)
How to watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live on TV today
The 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix can be watched on ESPN2 in the United States.
Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:
Country
Broadcaster(s)
United States
ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Mexico
Fox Sports Mexico, Televisa
Australia
Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
United Kingdom
Sky Sports
Italy
Sky Italia
Belgium
RTBF, Play Sports
Netherlands
Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
Spain
DAZN F1
Canada
RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
Germany
Sky Deutschland, RTL
France
Canal+
Singapore
beIN SPORTS
China
Shanghai TV Guandong Television Channel Tencent
Japan
Fuji TV, DAZN
Hungary
M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
Brazil
Bandeirantes, Bandsports
Austria
Servus TV, ORF
Middle East & Turkey
beIN SPORTS
Africa
SuperSport
India
FanCode
Latin America
ESPN
F1 action in 2025 is also available to watch via F1TV Pro in selected countries .
F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.
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