Formula 1 will continue its early 2025 season with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, marking the second race of a triple-header.
Following an impressive victory in Bahrain, Oscar Piastri is closely trailing Lando Norris in the championship standings, with Max Verstappen also within striking distance.
George Russell`s strong second-place finish in Bahrain further tightens the competition at the top of the F1 Drivers` Championship.
McLaren currently leads the Constructors` Championship by a significant margin over Mercedes and is anticipated to perform strongly again at the challenging Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Ferrari aims to build on their improved performance from the Bahrain weekend in Jeddah, as both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc seek their first podium finishes of the season.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit: Track Details
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2021. The Jeddah circuit is known for being a high-speed and demanding track, testing drivers with its fast sections bordered by walls.
Success on this track requires total commitment; drivers who dare to get closer to the walls can achieve greater speed, but this also increases the risk of crashes.
The inaugural race in 2021 was won by Hamilton, but Red Bull has since dominated, winning the following three races with Verstappen and Perez.
Weather Forecast for the Saudi Arabian GP
Similar to Bahrain, expect hot and dry conditions throughout the race weekend in Jeddah. Even during the evening sessions like FP2, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix, temperatures are expected to remain around 30C on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Saudi Arabian GP Schedule (UK Time)
Thursday, April 17
- 4pm: Drivers` Press Conference
Friday, April 18
- 10.50am: F2 Practice
- 12pm: F1 Academy Practice
- 2pm: Saudi Arabian GP Practice One (session starts at 2.30pm)
- 3.55pm: F2 Qualifying
- 4.40pm: Team Bosses` Press Conference
- 5.45pm: Saudi Arabian GP Practice Two (session starts at 6pm)
- 7.25pm: F1 Academy Qualifying
- 8.10pm: The F1 Show
Saturday, April 19
- 1.15pm: F1 Academy Race 1
- 2.05pm: Saudi Arabian GP Practice Three (session starts at 2.30pm)
- 4.10pm: F2 Sprint
- 5.10pm: Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying build-up
- 6pm: SAUDI ARABIAN GP QUALIFYING
Sunday, April 20
- 1pm: F1 Academy Race 2
- 2.20pm: F2 Feature Race
- 4.30pm: Saudi Arabian GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday
- 6pm: THE SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX
- 8pm: Saudi Arabian GP reaction: Chequered flag
How to Watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
For viewers in the UK and Ireland, you can catch all the action of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Check your local TV listings for broadcast details.
Ensure you don`t miss any of the excitement from Jeddah as Formula 1 continues its 2025 season.
