Starting grid and schedule for the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix
This page is translated from the original post "Grille de départ et horaires du Grand Prix F1 d’Arabie saoudite" in French.
- 20/04/2025 14:47
Meet in Jeddah this Sunday, April 20, 2025, for the fifth round of the 2025 F1 season.
The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the F1 season, promises to be thrilling on the spectacular urban circuit of Jeddah. This atypical track, winding along the city’s corniche and bordering the Red Sea, combines extreme speeds with 27 technical turns. Despite its name as a “city circuit,” it stands out for its frantic pace, featuring ultrafast sections and an average lap speed exceeding 250 km/h, making Jeddah a stage for all extremes.
Since its first edition in 2021, safety has been a major concern for this Grand Prix. Changes have been made to improve visibility in the fast zones, addressing initial concerns. In 2023, adjustments such as moving the DRS detection point also helped limit controversial strategic slowdowns.
How many Safety Cars?
Max Verstappen once again demonstrated his skill by securing a superb pole position. The Red Bull driver, an undisputed master of the discipline, delivered a stunning performance that makes him the favorite for the race. It’s needless to say that nothing predicted this outcome after the initial practice runs, but the Dutchman is undoubtedly a one-of-a-kind driver. After his crash in qualifying, Lando Norris will need to rally if he hopes for a good result on Sunday. His resilience and the challenging strategy required at Jeddah will be crucial against a very close grid.
With a scheduled start at 7:00 PM French time, this night race over 50 laps will test the drivers’ strategies and consistency. Mercedes with George Russell and Ferrari, eager for their first podium of the season, will aim to shake up the standings. Finally, McLaren will rely on Oscar Piastri’s consistency and cool-headedness to extinguish the Red Bull challenge.
All the ingredients are in place for an exhilarating Grand Prix until the checkered flag!
2025 Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix – 5th Round
Free Practice 1: The surprise Pierre Gasly, fastest ahead of the McLarens
Free Practice 2: Lando Norris gets back on track, Tsunoda crashes into the wall
Free Practice 3: McLaren dominates the field
Qualifying: Verstappen repeats his feat and beats McLaren at Jeddah — “I wasn’t expecting to be on pole here at all!”
Sunday, April 20
7:00 PM – Race: Canal+ / Live text on AUTOhebdo.fr
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