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Jeddah Corniche Circuit

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sports1 year ago

"2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Drama, Data, and Predictions Unfold"

Max Verstappen topped the final practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc in second and Sergio Perez in third. George Russell and Lando Norris rounded out the top five after a rush of qualifying simulations towards the end of the session. The practice was heavily disrupted by a crash for Stake F1 driver Zhou Guanyu, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll following in sixth and seventh place. Lewis Hamilton finished ninth, and Oliver Bearman completed the top ten on a pleasing debut for Ferrari.

sports1 year ago

"Alonso and Verstappen Shine in Dramatic Saudi Arabian GP Practice Sessions"

Fernando Alonso was pleased with his and Aston Martin’s performance during Thursday’s practice sessions at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, topping FP2 with the fastest lap of the day. Despite the strong showing, Alonso remained cautious about their prospects for the rest of the weekend, emphasizing the differences between free practice and qualifying. His teammate Lance Stroll also had a decent day, ending first and second practice in ninth and sixth respectively, and expressing positivity about driving on the circuit.

sports2 years ago

"2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Facts, Stats, and Hopes for Perez and Mercedes"

Ahead of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Need To Know provides vital statistics, driver verdicts, fan views, strategy and set-up keys, and current form. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest street circuit in the world with 27 corners, and the Safety Car is expected to appear due to the close barriers. Max Verstappen is polling at around 90% to top the podium on Sunday afternoon, but there is support for Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. Red Bull and Aston Martin are in good form, but the key to success is finding an effective aerodynamic compromise while staying alert and keeping it out of the barriers.