Perez on pole for Red Bull in Saudi Arabia for 2nd year
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, looks on with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, looks on with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mar. 18, 2023 02:17 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks at his car from the pit lane during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks at his car from the pit lane during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Mar. 18, 2023 01:47 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks to the pit after leaving his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks to the pit after leaving his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Mar. 18, 2023 01:42 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, center, speaks with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, center, speaks with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mar. 18, 2023 02:14 PM EDT
From left: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain pose for a photo after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

From left: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain pose for a photo after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mar. 18, 2023 02:34 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks at his car from the garage after getting out of the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 12, 2023. Verstappen, "I have a problem. Engine, engine problem," he radioed before driving his Red Bull to the pits. It turned out to be a driveshaft issue, Verstappen didn't advance out of the second qualifying session, and will start 14th on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks at his car from the garage after getting out of the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 12, 2023. Verstappen, "I have a problem. Engine, engine problem," he radioed before driving his Red Bull to the pits. It turned out to be a driveshaft issue, Verstappen didn't advance out of the second qualifying session, and will start 14th on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Mar. 18, 2023 02:02 PM EDT
From left: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain pose for a photo after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

From left: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain pose for a photo after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mar. 18, 2023 02:30 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mar. 18, 2023 02:11 PM EDT