The Dutchman’s Red Bull suddenly lost drive in the second qualifying session and couldn’t be revived quickly enough in the pits. The Dutchman, who set the best time in each of the three training sessions in Jeddah, is expected to start the race on Sunday (6 p.m./live ORF 1 and Sky) from 15th place.
Ferrari man Leclerc is penalized ten places after a change in the control electronics on the starting grid. Alongside Perez, Fernando Alonso will start the race from the front row in the Aston Martin.