JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix returns this weekend as the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, bringing top drivers and high-speed action to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Set under the lights, the street race marks the second consecutive night race following the Bahrain Grand Prix. The 6.2-kilometer circuit, known for its tight turns and unforgiving walls, has become a key fixture in the F1 calendar since its 2021 debut.
Race Schedule is set as Friday: First and second practice sessions, Saturday: Third practice and qualifying and Sunday: Main race 50 laps around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Fans in the US can catch the action live on ESPN, with broadcasts available in other countries as listed by Formula 1 broadcasters.
Reigning champion Max Verstappen remains the only driver to have won twice in Jeddah, while Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez have each secured one victory.
Oscar Piastri heads into the Saudi GP fresh off a commanding win in Bahrain, making him the first two-time race winner this season.
George Russell secured second despite car issues, narrowly fending off Piastri’s McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Verstappen, battling technical setbacks, finished sixth.
With four races down, Norris currently leads the drivers’ standings by three points over Piastri. In the constructors’ championship, McLaren holds a dominant 58-point lead over Mercedes, showcasing unmatched consistency across all tracks.
Notable Stats include 69: Verstappen has scored 69 of Red Bull’s 71 points this season, 7: Oliver Bearman’s standout seventh-place debut last year in Jeddah remains his best finish in F1 and 58: McLaren’s lead over Mercedes in the team standings.
As the 2025 season heats up, all eyes are on Jeddah for what promises to be another thrilling weekend of Formula 1.
[Reported by Arab News]
