F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Full coverage from SB Nation
The first triple-header of the 2025 F1 season draws to a close with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The first triple-header of the 2025 Formula 1 season draws to a close this week with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. After a fascinating Bahrain Grand Prix, the grid heads across Saudi Arabia to Jeddah, located on the Red Sea, to take on the tricky Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
This track is the fastest street circuit in the world, described by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti as “insane” in the team’s preview of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
“Jeddah is just an insane Formula 1 track – it is basically Monza with walls,” said Vesti, who claimed his first F2 Feature Race win at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in 2023.
“It gives a driver exactly what they want, the chance to put a race car on the edge. It is a circuit that really requires precision, especially on the sector one apexes.
“If you turn in a bit too early and clip the wall, that is race over. Take risks in Jeddah by all means, but don’t overdo it.”
The grid also arrives in Jeddah as a fascinating four-way fight for the Drivers’ Championship appears on the horizon. Oscar Piastri’s win in the Bahrain Grand Prix pulled him to within three points of leader — and teammate — Lando Norris. Max Verstappen is just eight points behind Norris, while Mercedes driver George Russell is 14 points off Norris’ pace.
In addition, the F1 Academy returns to action this weekend.
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