Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) AP After some controversy in Bahrain last week, Formula 1 is back in action on Sunday, as they compete in annual Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

SportsLine's model analyzes Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Max Verstappen is set to start on pole position for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix alongside McLaren's Oscar Piastri, as they both bid to take the Formula 1 standings lead from Lando Norris. Four-time champion Verstappen set a blistering time in qualifying Saturday to take pole for the second time in three races,