Saudi Arabian GP Archives

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 27: Fireworks are pictured over the circuit during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Red Bull Racing (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The F1 Jeddah Corniche Circuit in focus

The start of another Formula 1 season is quickly approaching, as the best drivers in the world will be competing for the ultimate accolade of the Drivers’ Championship. One of the most thrilling races of the... Read More...

Verstappens weigh in on F1 car safety

Max Verstappen and his father Jos believe that modern Formula 1 cars, bulkier and heavier than their predecessors (and perhaps ever) are dangerous to drive on modern circuits such as Jeddah with sharp curbs a... Read More...

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 27: A general view over the grid preparations showing Pole position qualifier Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing preparing to start the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Saudi officials discuss security concerns with F1 and drivers

Saudi Arabia's sports minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal met with Formula 1 bosses and drivers to address security concerns after missile attacks overshadowed this year's race in Jeddah. Yemen's I... Read More...

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 27: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving (16) the Ferrari F1-75 and the rest of the field into turn one at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

F1 Betting: How we stand after two rounds

Two rounds into the Formula 1 World Championship, here is the next episode in our social experiment to see if F1 Betting can actually add to the immersion of following a Grand Prix weekend. Is it fun? The mo... Read More...

Kolles: Aston Martin won’t work because of Lawrence Stroll

What began as a plan to get Lance Stroll into Formula 1, turned into the mega Aston Martin venture for his father Lawrence but with a lousy car for the start of their second season, Colin Kolles points the fi... Read More...

Ralf Schumacher: Mick’s error in Saudi very annoying

Last year everyone knew Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 debut with a well below par Haas team was an almost fruitless exercise in ascertaining his talent, but this year with a very competitive car and veteran tea... Read More...

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Verstappen & Leclerc: Cars better to follow depending on tyres

In the wake of the 2022 Saudi Grand Prix weekend packed with troubling news off-track, on-track it was very positive in that the new generation Formula 1 cars can follow without losing performance, making rac... Read More...

Inside Line: Why is Formula 1 racing in a warzone?

This is probably the hardest Inside Line I can remember writing. I have pondered the aftermath of the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and finally here are my personal conclusions and opinions on a weekend that should never have been.

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TeamTalk Saudi Grand Prix: Analysis & Opinions on a great race

Now that the dust has literally settled on the 2022 Saudi Grand Prix weekend, we have our GRANDPrix247 Team of pundits sharing their insights on a great race amid the controversy. Formula 1 did the right thi... Read More...

Wolff: No “arm twisting” to convince drivers to race in Jeddah

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insisted there was no "arm twisting" involved to prevent Formula 1 drivers from sitting out the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Friday night of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend was ... Read More...

Haas: Cost of Schumacher's crash could be $1-Million

Haas: Cost from Schumacher’s crash could be $1-Million

Mick Schumacher walked away from a horrendous crash at the 2022 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which Haas estimate with have a $1-Million impact on the team. That is the claim of Haas team principal Gue... Read More...

Hakkinen: There’s been a power shift in F1 in 2022

Former double Formula 1 Champion Mika Hakkinen reflected on the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and believes there has been a power shift within the sport, as Mercedes took a step back. Ferrari announced its r... Read More...

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 27: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 leads the field at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202203270708 // Usage for editorial use only //

Saudi Arabia Takeaways: F1 pulls through the adversity

The weekend of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was held in an atmosphere of anxiety, controversy, and uncertainty; not the ideal setting for a Formula 1 race, but the sport pulled through, delivering a thrilling... Read More...

Tech Draft: Post Saudi Arabia technical thoughts

This edition of Tech Draft reflects on technical topics at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix some of which were carried over from Bahrain's season opener a week earlier. After last weekend’s second round at ... Read More...

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows a fire still burning at Saudi Aramco's North Jiddah Bulk Plant after an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels ahead of a Formula One race in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 26, 2022. Authorities pledged Saturday that the F1 race would go on Sunday. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) F1 saudi arabian gp

Formula 1 to meet over Saudi Grand Prix future

Formula 1 has plenty to discuss after a controversy-packed Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend that raised questions about the race's continued presence on the world championship calendar. An attack on an oil s... Read More...

Wolff: This exercise in humility will make us stronger

Mercedes are going through an "exercise in humility" after years of serial success but they will be stronger for it, team boss Toto Wolff believes after the Formula 1 World Champions suffered more pain at the... Read More...

Verstappen: Smart and good racing, not easy but a lot of fun

Two races into the Formula 1 World Championship season and defending champion Max Verstappen is going toe-to-toe with Charles Leclerc rather than veteran Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time champion whose crown he... Read More...

Al-Faisal: We will listen to feedback and show them everything

Saudi Arabian authorities would have called off the Grand Prix if there had been any security threat to the event and, now that it is over, promised to listen to feedback and be fully transparent. This was s... Read More...