Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025: Race Day Preview & Viewing Guide

The 2025 Formula 1 season continues today with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, renowned as the fastest street circuit in the F1 calendar. This night race promises high-speed thrills and strategic battles under the lights.

🗓️ Race Schedule

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025

Start Time: 6:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM ET

📺 How to Watch

United States: ESPN2 and ESPN+

United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1 (live), Channel 4 (highlights)

Europe: F1TV Pro, Canal+ (France), DAZN (Spain), Sky Deutschland (Germany)

🏎️ Qualifying Highlights

In a dramatic qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for Red Bull with a time of 1:27.294, narrowly edging out McLaren's Oscar Piastri by just 0.010 seconds. Mercedes' George Russell will start third, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc lines up fourth. Championship leader Lando Norris suffered a crash in Q3 and will start from 10th on the grid.

🔍 Drivers to Watch

Max Verstappen (Red Bull): Aiming to bounce back after a sixth-place finish in Bahrain, Verstappen looks to capitalize on his pole position and add a third win in Jeddah to his record.

Oscar Piastri (McLaren): Fresh off a victory in Bahrain, Piastri continues to showcase his prowess, narrowly missing out on pole. A strong contender for today's race.

Lando Norris (McLaren): Despite leading the championship, Norris faces a challenging race from 10th on the grid after his qualifying mishap.

Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): The seven-time world champion starts seventh, seeking to improve upon his recent performances and adapt further to his new team.

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