Lap Record
1:30.734 Lewis Hamilton (2021)
Posted on 03/25/2022 8:28:12 AM PDT by Chode
Jeddah Corniche Circuit
First Grand Prix
2021
Number of Laps
50
Circuit Length
6.174km
Race Distance
308.45 km
Lap Record
1:30.734 Lewis Hamilton (2021)
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A new thread? I only post in old threads with 1000’s of posts... oh wait, I just posted in this one, ok scratch that
Looking forward to the race. Need some racin!
100%
I’m not really into F1, but it looks like an interesting track. Really fast with two tight turns.
damn sand is like powder
Formula 1 and FIA statement on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Saudi Arabian GP: F1 drivers back event to continue despite concerns after attack at Jeddah oil depot
Formula 1 drivers have backed the Saudi Arabian GP continuing despite the attack at an oil depot just seven miles from the Jeddah circuit; F1 and FIA release Saturday statement reiterating that the event goes ahead as scheduled
By Matt Morlidge in Jeddah
Last Updated: 26/03/22 10:28am
Formula 1's Saudi Arabian GP is set to go ahead despite concerns from drivers after an attack on an oil depot close to the Jeddah circuit.
F1's grid of 20 drivers met for over four hours after practice on Friday and talks - which included team bosses and F1 chiefs - continued until 2.30am local time on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association - which all drivers are members of - released a statement on Saturday morning admitting a "difficult and stressful day" and "human concerns" in the wake of a missile attack on a nearby oil facility during Friday practice, but confirming they would continue after being assured that "security measures were being elevated to the maximum".
Sky Sports understands that while the lengthy meeting suggested some may have wanted to boycott, the drivers agreed that the event would continue.
On Saturday morning, F1 and the FIA reiterated that final practice and qualifying would go ahead as planned later, with Sunday's race to follow.
"Formula 1 and the FIA can confirm that following discussions with all the teams and drivers, the 2022 FIA Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will continue as scheduled," read a statement.
"Following the widely reported incident that took place in Jeddah on Friday, there has been extensive discussion between all stakeholders, the Saudi government authorities and security agencies who have given full and detailed assurances that the event is secure.
"It has been agreed with all stakeholders to maintain a clear and open dialogue throughout the event and for the future."
Shortly after, a statement from the GPDA meanwhile said: "Yesterday was a difficult day for Formula One and a stressful day for us Formula One drivers.
"Perhaps it is hard to comprehend if you have never driven an F1 car on this fast and challenging Jeddah track, but on seeing the smoke from the incident it was difficult to remain a fully focused race driver and erase natural human concerns.
"Consequently we went into long discussions between ourselves, with our team principals, and with the most senior people who run our sport. A large variety of opinions were shared and debated and, having listened not only to the Formula 1 powers but also to the Saudi government ministers who explained how security measures were being elevated to the maximum, the outcome was a resolution that we would practice and qualify today and race tomorrow.
"We therefore hope that the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be remembered as a good race rather than for the incident that took place yesterday.
Yemen's Houthi rebel group have taken responsibility for the attack.
An oil depot - around seven miles from the track and owned by F1 sponsor Aramco - was set ablaze during first practice in Saudi and a large black smoke cloud could be seen from the circuit.
The fire was still burning late on Friday night and there was still smoke pouring into the sky on Saturday morning.
Saudi Arabian authorities say there were no casualties from the attack.
sorry, my bad...
thx
i haven’t seen any smoke today
Wonder how may folks would have wagered that Bottas was moving to a faster team this year?
Saudis shooting back. Wonder if this escalates tomorrow.
LOL!!!not me...
i’d have jets in the air, racetracking the border...
sin loi... UP!!!
Hamilton vows to 'give it everything' after shock Q1 exit in Saudi Arabian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton's Q1 elimination in Saudi Arabia is his worst qualifying result since 2017 and while he isn't expecting an overnight transformation, the seven-time champion is adamant he will be going all-out to salvage his race.
Hamilton exited Q1 in P16 on Saturday night at Jeddah as Aston Martin's Lance Stroll improved at his expense – sending the Mercedes driver out of qualifying while his team mate George Russell managed to make it into Q3 and eventually clinch sixth on the grid.
WATCH: Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1
The 103-time pole-sitter was almost lost for words when asked if he was surprised by the result: "Yes, of course. I just struggled with the balance of the car and yes, not where we want to be.
"It was something in the set-up. It was looking good in P3, we tried to progress in a similar direction and maybe we went too far. And the car was just undriveable – I was so nervous.
Now Hamilton, who took pole and won here in the 2021, will start three rows from the back of the grid as he attempts to rescue a result for the Silver Arrows – for whom he salvaged a podium in last weekend's Bahrain GP.
"I've got the same car as I had in qualifying so I don't anticipate moving that far forwards," he continued. "But I'll give it everything." Team mate Russell was more forthright with his concerns over the Mercedes W13's pace as he qualified sixth – behind the Alpine of Esteban Ocon, and just 0.043s ahead of the other Alpine of Fernando Alonso. READ MORE: Perez edges out Ferraris for sensational maiden pole position in Saudi Arabia qualifying
"P5 was definitely possible," said Russell, "but it’s been a very tough day and weekend for the team. Really struggling to get the car in the window. We know what our issues are with porpoising. We are doing everything we can to solve it but unfortunately, we are not making huge progress at the moment, everybody is working day and night to get on top of it.
"Every day is a learning day, I am sure we have learnt something further from that qualifying session but unfortunately, it’s a championship and we want to be fighting further up."
Sergio Perez took a stunning maiden pole in qualifying ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc – in a session halted for Mick Schumacher's heavy crash, for which he was taken to hospital for precautionary scans.
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