F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Gasly forced to retire on the first lap, the struggle continues for Alpine. The French driver, 18th on the starting line, complained of a gearbox problem even before the start.
Up front, Max Verstappen was able to hold his pole position ahead of Charles Leclerc who had to fight to keep his second place ahead of Sergio Perez. 6 laps later, Lance Stroll, after violently hitting a wall, triggered the safety car.