In what was an intense qualifying session at Jeddah, the ultimate result was a Mercedes front row lockup. With Lewis Hamilton in pole position, his teammate and confidant Valtteri Bottas is close behind. As the final two races prove to be extremely crucial, the front row is a major threat to Red Bull; a reason to celebrate for Mercedes.

In a quick post-race celebration, Lewis Hamilton gave a quick pat on the back to his teammate. after what had been an important session at Jeddah, the way to go bro” was felt by everyone.. With a circuit as narrow as this, that front row lockup would be critical in keeping Verstappen and Perez in P3 and P5 respectively.

In an excited and tight hug, we well understood the exhilaration on Hamilton and Bottas’ face. Ready to take on the championship competition that Red Bull present, it will all eyes in the field’s front at Jeddah.

Lewis Hamilton pole position almost under threat

After the FP3 incident with Pierre Gasly and Nikita Mazepin, Hamilton narrowly escaped a penalty at the Saudi Arabian GP. After impeding both the drivers in the practice session, the stewards called Hamilton in.

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However, although ignoring double waved yellows isn’t ignored by the stewards, Hamilton got away with a reprimand. For the Gasly incident, the stewards forgave Hamilton as they revealed that a double-waved yellow light panel had been activated accidentally, and for less than a second.

Nonetheless, the Mazepin incident carried a fine. The stewards later handed a €25,000 to Mercedes over the second incident, with Hamilton having been caught dawdling a couple laps later. Further, Mazepin was on a hot lap.

The statement read: “It is the driver’s ultimate responsibility to avoid impeding.” Bono had given his driver the information very late. However, according to the steward’s decision, the driver could have avoided the Russian in his rearview mirrors.

Nonetheless,the lack of a grid penalty will be a relief to Hamilton. A crucial pole position and the added statistics surrounding Verstappen claiming the crown this race- it was a lucky pass.

It will be a tough race for Verstappen on Sunday. The narrow streets of Jeddah and its quick corners will make it a thrilling run to the finish line on Sunday.

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