Even From 15th, Verstappen Remains a Big Threat

Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice ahead of the 2023 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 18, 2023. Ahmed Yosri/Reuters

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 15th place but none of his rivals were ruling out the Formula One championship leader fighting for victory on Sunday.

The double world champion was sidelined by a sudden driveshaft failure in qualifying on Saturday after dominating every practice session.