Lando Norris has a challenging task ahead in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after his crash in qualifying. The Briton, currently leading his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers' championship, starts 10th. Red Bull's Max Verstappen is on pole position. Norris acknowledges the difficulties of overtaking and hopes to work his way up the field. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella attributes the crash to Norris' struggles with the car's behavior. Verstappen, despite initial doubts, claimed pole. Piastri is confident due to the DRS zones, while George Russell believes McLaren is the team to beat and discusses tyre strategies.