Verstappen can still win Saudi Arabian GP from 15th, say F1 rivals

Alpine implements procedural changes after triple Ocon F1 penalty The Dutchman starts down in 15th on the grid in Jeddah after a driveshaft failure in Q2 meant he failed to make it through to the final qualifying shootout. While a recovery from so far down the order will not be easy, the fact that Red Bull appears to have such a pace advantage over the opposition still makes Verstappen a threat to the frontrunners. Although Verstappen himself has played down …