Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton on pole as Max Verstappen hits wall in 'terrible' crash

For Hamilton, who has cut Verstappen's championship lead with successive wins in Brazil and Qatar, it was a fifth pole of the season and 103rd of his career.

Saudi Arabia says it will host Formula 1 Grand Prix for first time next year

Formula One has come under close scrutiny over the staging of a race in Bahrain and the addition of Saudi Arabia is sure to escalate criticism from human rights watchers.