2025 Saudi Grand Prix

[donthaveanickname]

presented (maybe) by Houthi Fireworks LLC


Gasly was fastest in FP1, quali and the race both start at 1 pm eastern

 

[donthaveanickname]

McLaren takes 1st and 2nd in FP2.
Max showed promising pace both over short and long runs. Yuki wasn't far from him but crashed shortly before the end.

 

[Reagan]

Ferrari came into Bahrain with the biggest upgrade package but just missed out on the podium, which had to be a bit frustrating for them. Now they have brought another set of upgrades to Saudi, focusing on the rear end of the car. Leclerc had a decent run in the first two free practice sessions yesterday, finishing third and fourth. It will be interesting to see if these changes are enough to finally get them back on the podium, especially with McLaren looking strong. They are clearly pushing hard early in the season, so hopefully it pays off this time.

 

[Doc Austin]

Yuki is having a good weekend in spite of that silly crash.

 

[donthaveanickname]

IMPLICATIONS!!!!!
Lando throws it into the wall in Q3.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Max is un-******-believable.
I'm at a loss for words right now.

 

[FLRacingFan]

It’s shocking now just how much of a crunch time dropper Norris is. Jesus.

Verstappen is otherworldly. The Red Bull seems to have such a narrow operating window, and when it’s there he can do stuff no one else is capable of. Unreal.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Will this race have much passing?

 

[donthaveanickname]

Will this race have much passing?

More than Suzuka.
Lando starts 10th so there's a chance we'll see him charge through the field.
Or wreck again.

 

[Tim_Richmond_Fan]

Will this race have much passing?

Lando is out of position so that always helps. Albon will be moving forward also, that Williams has good pace. The drama will be at the front though. Seeing if Max will be able to hold off the faster McLaren of Piastri will be fun to watch.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Typical second Red Bull car shenanigans.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Ocon, Bortoleto and Doohan put on the hard tires on lap one and try to make the distance.
I hate these ****** stupid rock tires.

 

[FLRacingFan]

lol, Piastri does the thing everyone bitches about when Verstappen does it and Max gets penalized for it. Okay.

 

[donthaveanickname]

lol, Piastri does the thing everyone bitches about when Verstappen does it and Max gets penalized for it. Okay.

Idk, it looked like a 50:50 to me.
It's bound to happen in that corner on lap one.

 

[donthaveanickname]

The Aston has no defense at all against the Toro Rossos. Pretty much the worst car in the field right now except the Sauber.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Whoa that was a big balls move by Oscar on Lewis.

 

[DanicaFreak]

I do like seeing max work on lewis

 

[donthaveanickname]

Bortoleto tries to kill Fernando.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Nice pass by charles

 

[donthaveanickname]

Nice pass by charles

I was hoping to see him make a run for the championship this year but as of right now the Ferrari just ain't good enough.

 

[DanicaFreak]

I was hoping to see him make a run for the championship this year but as of right now the Ferrari just ain't good enough.

Don’t have-I’m freaking cheering for Ferrari!!

 

[FLRacingFan]

Idk, it looked like a 50:50 to me.
It's bound to happen in that corner on lap one.

Nothing worthy of a 5-second penalty for sure. Piastri didn’t leave any space and Max had nowhere to go. If he stays in it it’s a crash.

Might be the worst first corner design on the calendar with such a short run down to it.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Nothing worthy of a 5-second penalty for sure. Piastri didn’t leave any space and Max had nowhere to go. If he stays in it it’s a crash.

Might be the worst first corner design on the calendar with such a short run down to it.

RD should've ordered Max to let him past. 5 secs was too harsh.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Nice! Podium for ferrrari

 

[donthaveanickname]

First Aussie to lead the points since Mark in 2010.
Chuck with a great drive to make the podium.

Sainz looks like he's finally come to grips with the Williams.
Alonso keeps punching above the Aston's weight.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen won't discuss penalty because 'people can't handle the full truth'

Max Verstappen would not discuss the penalty he was given in Saudi Arabia for fear of getting into trouble, writes Andrew Benson.

www.bbc.com

 

[DanicaFreak]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/max-verstappen-silently-fumes-in-cooldown-room-as-aussie-makes-case-for-f1-history/news-story/b11e400ba278be2834fa1920259d9c8f

Will red bull win this?

 

[aunty dive]

Win what?

 

[donthaveanickname]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/max-verstappen-silently-fumes-in-cooldown-room-as-aussie-makes-case-for-f1-history/news-story/b11e400ba278be2834fa1920259d9c8f

Will red bull win this?

You can't appeal in-race penalties so that's settled.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Win what?

Penalty appeal.

 

[Marcingak]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/max-verstappen-silently-fumes-in-cooldown-room-as-aussie-makes-case-for-f1-history/news-story/b11e400ba278be2834fa1920259d9c8f

Will red bull win this?

There is nothing to win. The article states "But the stewards were unmoved by the theatrics, stating Piastri had “entitlement to room” based on his position alongside Verstappen’s car."

 

[DanicaFreak]

There is nothing to win. The article states "But the stewards were unmoved by the theatrics, stating Piastri had “entitlement to room” based on his position alongside Verstappen’s car."

ok. Thanks. Are theatrical goings on common in F1?