Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2025Formula 1

[Jimlaad43]

The final round of the first triple-header of the season takes us to the Red Sea coast for the return of the 27 corners of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Sportswashing being theain motovator aside, I have to say it is nice to see a Grand Prix circuit built in a new nation to F1 properly utilise the circuit and get multiple major and minor series' to use it since completion - something that has made many circuits built in the 2000's and 2010's fail at. I have now run out of compliments for this dangerous circuit for many other reasons. Still, F1 is here and off the back of a crazy tyre-wear and bonkers strategy race in Bahrain to allay the fears from Suzuka that F1 was indefinitely going to be boring forever. Let's see which kind of races we get at the SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX!

First Grand Prix
2021

Number of Laps
50

Circuit Length
6.174 km

Race Distance
308.45 km

Lap Record
1:30.734 Lewis Hamilton (2021)

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[hakhan]

It won't be a surprise to see both McLaren drivers on the podium this Sunday as well but we may see a surprise from Max and George. However, I am not expecting any of the Ferrari drivers on the podium for this race as well.

 

[Veinz]

I'm interested to see what Bearman can do, I'd almost put money on him getting points again.

 

[toastet]

Just hope no one will lose it's head. Most dangerous circuit on the calendar with all those blind very fast corners. Not the biggest fan of the upcoming track at the amusement park but better than a slow or stranded car and a fast car meeting after a blind turn in Jeddah.

Progress: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UHUtyXikbLoLePQg7

 

[Veinz]

I've always had a feeling that something really bad is going to happen at this track sooner or later. The high speed blind corners are bad enough but the curbs that can bottom out the cars are also sketchy as hell. I never had that feeling with any other track since I started watching 17 years ago.

 

[Jimlaad43]

I've always had a feeling that something really bad is going to happen at this track sooner or later. The high speed blind corners are bad enough but the curbs that can bottom out the cars are also sketchy as hell. I never had that feeling with any other track since I started watching 17 years ago.

Don't worry, in a few years it will be replaced by a track with a high-speed ramp...that's a bridge...above a concert zone...that is turn 1.
I hope the designers watch the start to the 2022 British GP or that Super Formula crash at 130R a few years ago MANY MANY times before signing off the track completion.

 

[toastet]

 

[Veinz]

I think it needs to be a little more tacky.

 

[Blitz24]

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Nintendo should sue for their Rainbow Road being stolen without proper written consent.

 

[Imbissbrunto]

It won't be a surprise to see both McLaren drivers on the podium this Sunday as well but we may see a surprise from Max and George. However, I am not expecting any of the Ferrari drivers on the podium for this race as well.

Probably the most likely scenario. I’d assume Piastri is going to win this one too.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Nintendo should sue for their Rainbow Road being stolen without proper written consent.

I don't think anyone will confuse the two, mainly because Rainbow Road is actually fun to race on.

 

[DK]

Nintendo should sue for their Rainbow Road being stolen without proper written consent.

Saudi lawyers:

 

[toastet]

What was going on with that apology? We can't even say Jesus Christ on TV anymore? Jesus...

 

[Blitz24]

What was going on with that apology? We can't even say Jesus Christ on TV anymore? Jesus...

Saudi Arabia doesn't believe in that so, maybe.

 

[toastet]

 

[Fezzik]

Max is closer this weekend (and Yuki). George is thereabouts as always. Ferrari still way off. Williams looks like team 4 so far.

 

[PaMu1337]

No clue how Albon got away with that wall hit

 

[05XR8]

Love this circuit since watching last year’s GT4 European Series finale.

 

[Fezzik]

Hanilton sneaks through to Q3, knocks out Albon.

 

[-Fred-]

Gasly dragging that tractor to Q3 once more, impressive.

 

[Fezzik]

At the moment my money is on Max for pole

 

[Liquid]

Saudi Arabia doesn't believe in that so, maybe.

Doesn't that mean that it's not blasphemous then?

 

[05XR8]

Oof

 

[Fezzik]

Lando binned it. Red flag.

 

[GlamFM]

Oh damn.

 

[05XR8]

Probably lucky Max got away with hitting that curb earlier.

 

[AshenGraey]

Lando out! Wow

 

[GlamFM]

Norris is his own worst enemy.

In the end he makes too many mistakes.

 

[PaMu1337]

Medical car is absolutely flying around the track

 

[AshenGraey]

Norris is his worst enemy.

In the end he makes too many mistakes.

We've got a long season to go but I do agree with you and that's why my money is on Piastri winning this championship assuming the Ferraris, Red Bulls and Mercedes don't find something to equalize things throughout the rest of the season.