Antonelli credits 'massive help' from Bottas
JEDDAH :Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas may not be racing in Formula One this season but the 10 times grand prix winner has been helping the team's young Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli go faster.
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Russell says multi-year contracts mean little in the end
JEDDAH : George Russell said contract renewal talks with his Mercedes Formula One team boss Toto Wolff were ongoing, he was happy with his form and there was nothing unusual about the time it was taking.
Formula 1: How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV and what to know
JEDDAH: Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix. It’s the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV — In the US, ESPN. — Other countries are listed here. What is the Saudi Arabian GP schedule? – Friday: First and second practice. – Saturday: Third practice and qualifying. – Sunday: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, 50 laps of the 6.2-kilometer (3.8-mile) Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Where is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place? The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is one of the newest venues on the F1 calendar after making its debut in 2021.
Jeddah governor inspects Formula 1 preparations
JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi conducted a field tour of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit to inspect security preparations and arrangements for the STC Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The governor was accompanied by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation and Saudi Motorsport Company. They toured the teams’ pitlane, paddock area, operations room, track and met team representatives, wishing them luck in the upcoming race, which begins on Friday. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, known as the fastest street circuit in the calendar, is hosting the race for the fifth consecutive year from April 18-20.
Flawless Oscar Piastri Converts Pole To Win In Bahrain Grand Prix, Lando Norris Third
Oscar Piastri powered to victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday from George Russell's Mercedes with the Australian's McLaren teammate Lando Norris in third. Pole-sitter Piastri kept his calm in an incident-packed race to give McLaren their first ever win in Sakhir at their 21st attempt. Max Verstappen's trying weekend at the desert track ended with the four-time world champion only managing sixth place. Norris leads the drivers' standings on 77 points, with Piastri overtaking Verstappen and into second ahead of next weekend's race in Jeddah.
Oscar Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain
SAKHIR: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall and three points behind championship leading teammate Lando Norris. The Australian also became the season’s first repeat winner in four races and ended reigning champions McLaren’s long wait for victory at their Bahraini owners’ home Sakhir circuit. Norris finished third, after lining up sixth on the grid and then having to fight back from a five-second penalty for a jumped start under the floodlights. Mercedes’ George Russell held off his fellow Briton for second in a tense battle over the closing laps but faced a stewards’ enquiry for allegedly using the drag reduction system outside the defined zone. “It’s been an incredible weekend starting with qualifying yesterday and finishing the job today in style is nice,” said Piastri, who won by 15.499 seconds despite a safety car period wiping out his initial lead. “It’s very important given our owners.
Bahrain GP: Lewis Hamilton says he's figuring out 'alien' Ferrari - ESPN
Lewis Hamilton has said he believes he's «figured out» his «alien» Ferrari after recovering from another disappointing qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix to finish fifth in the race on Sunday.
Hulkenberg disqualified for excessive skid block wear
SAKHIR, Bahrain :Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg was disqualified from Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix for excessive wear of his car's skid block, the second such breach by a Formula One team in the last three races.