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The 2022 F1 Saudi Arabian GP is the second race on the calendar for the ongoing season. The race weekend starts from Friday, March 25, when Free Practice (FP) 1 commences and will run through until Sunday, March 27, when the checkered flag falls.


It is a relatively new addition to the existing roster, having debuted after a mid-season inclusion in 2021. The inaugural Saudi Arabian GP was last season’s penultimate race and was laced with tension, action, and drama on and off the track.


The Venue


Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Type: Temporary Street Circuit

Circuit Length: 6.174 kilometers (3.836 miles)

First race held: 2021


The venue for the 2022 F1 Saudi Arabian GP is the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a rapid temporary circuit that has a reputation for being fast and dangerous.


The track is located inside a 30km coastal resort area of the ancient Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. Despite being a temporary circuit, it does have certain permanent sections.

The track was created by the Tilke company, which worked in tandem with F1’s Motorsport team to set the groundwork and build the circuit in time for the 2021 edition. As is the tradition with all other races in the Middle East, this Grand Prix is held under floodlights, mainly due to the difference in temperature between night and day.


The track has 27 turns, three DRS detection zones, and has an average speed of close to 250 kmph (155 mph). It is faster than Silverstone and was only behind Monza in terms of speed in 2021. It would come as no surprise if the Jeddah Corniche Circuit once again sees blistering fast laps from the new generation of F1 cars.


Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton holds the lap record around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, clocking in a 1:30.734 in 2021. The seven-time world champion is the only driver to win at the venue thus far.


The 2021 race weekend was marred by multiple crashes. In F2, there was a horrific crash between Theo Pourchaire and Enzo Fittipaldi. F1 saw multiple incidents in practice, qualifying as well as during the race.


The race was red-flagged twice early on and was also the scene for a desert duel between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.


The two 2021 world championship protagonists tussled throughout the race before an alleged brake test by the Dutchman saw hell break loose in the Mercedes garage.


This time, the circumstances are much different on all fronts. From the second last race to the second. From a cloudy night in December to a sultry one in March. From old cars to new ones. All bets are off for the 2022 F1 Saudi Arabian GP.


"Lewis is the best of all time" - Hamilton's former F1 rival predicts Mercedes driver to bounce back
"Lewis is the best of all time" - Hamilton's former F1 rival predicts Mercedes driver to bounce back

"Lewis is the best of all time" - Hamilton's former F1 rival predicts Mercedes driver to bounce back

"This is a car sport, not a driver sport": Carlos Sainz gives a pragmatic response to Red Bull's domination in F1
"This is a car sport, not a driver sport": Carlos Sainz gives a pragmatic response to Red Bull's domination in F1

"This is a car sport, not a driver sport": Carlos Sainz gives a pragmatic response to Red Bull's domination in F1

McLaren team principal explains what went wrong with the two cars in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
McLaren team principal explains what went wrong with the two cars in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

McLaren team principal explains what went wrong with the two cars in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

“It’s Ferrari": Carlos Sainz remains defiant over the team's ability to close the gap to Red Bull
“It’s Ferrari": Carlos Sainz remains defiant over the team's ability to close the gap to Red Bull

“It’s Ferrari": Carlos Sainz remains defiant over the team's ability to close the gap to Red Bull

How soon can Ferrari close the gap to the front? Carlos Sainz answers
How soon can Ferrari close the gap to the front? Carlos Sainz answers

How soon can Ferrari close the gap to the front? Carlos Sainz answers

Max Verstappen calls for improved reliability amidst driveshaft concerns in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen calls for improved reliability amidst driveshaft concerns in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Max Verstappen calls for improved reliability amidst driveshaft concerns in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Explained: Farcical nature of Fernando Alonso penalty and why it was taken back
Explained: Farcical nature of Fernando Alonso penalty and why it was taken back

Explained: Farcical nature of Fernando Alonso penalty and why it was taken back

Alpine to review team's lack of race pace in 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Alpine to review team's lack of race pace in 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Alpine to review team's lack of race pace in 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

"We just need to work to find some pace" - Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari's deficit to frontrunners
"We just need to work to find some pace" - Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari's deficit to frontrunners

"We just need to work to find some pace" - Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari's deficit to frontrunners

Red Bull boss Christian Horner feels Sergio Perez drove his best-ever race in Jeddah on Sunday
Red Bull boss Christian Horner feels Sergio Perez drove his best-ever race in Jeddah on Sunday

Red Bull boss Christian Horner feels Sergio Perez drove his best-ever race in Jeddah on Sunday

Sergio Perez questions 'different information' by Red Bull to Max Verstappen at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Sergio Perez questions 'different information' by Red Bull to Max Verstappen at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Sergio Perez questions 'different information' by Red Bull to Max Verstappen at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

"We weren't that fast": Lewis Hamilton argues Mercedes was never as dominant as Red Bull is right now
"We weren't that fast": Lewis Hamilton argues Mercedes was never as dominant as Red Bull is right now

"We weren't that fast": Lewis Hamilton argues Mercedes was never as dominant as Red Bull is right now

“It’s gonna hit us at some point” - Sergio Perez opens up about Red Bull’s reliability issues
“It’s gonna hit us at some point” - Sergio Perez opens up about Red Bull’s reliability issues

“It’s gonna hit us at some point” - Sergio Perez opens up about Red Bull’s reliability issues

Breaking! Fernando Alonso reinstated to P3 in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Breaking! Fernando Alonso reinstated to P3 in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Breaking! Fernando Alonso reinstated to P3 in the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

“It is painful” - Red Bull drivers react to Fernando Alonso’s penalty in the 2023 Saudi Arabian F1 GP
“It is painful” - Red Bull drivers react to Fernando Alonso’s penalty in the 2023 Saudi Arabian F1 GP

“It is painful” - Red Bull drivers react to Fernando Alonso’s penalty in the 2023 Saudi Arabian F1 GP

George Russell calls out the FIA stewards to use ‘little bit of common sense’ after Fernando Alonso penalty
George Russell calls out the FIA stewards to use ‘little bit of common sense’ after Fernando Alonso penalty

George Russell calls out the FIA stewards to use ‘little bit of common sense’ after Fernando Alonso penalty

"But I am": Max Verstappen's brilliant radio exchange with Red Bull boss breaks the internet
"But I am": Max Verstappen's brilliant radio exchange with Red Bull boss breaks the internet

"But I am": Max Verstappen's brilliant radio exchange with Red Bull boss breaks the internet

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: 5 key takeaways
2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: 5 key takeaways

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: 5 key takeaways

F1 2023 Constructor Standings after Saudi Arabian GP
F1 2023 Constructor Standings after Saudi Arabian GP

F1 2023 Constructor Standings after Saudi Arabian GP

F1 2023 Driver Standings after Saudi Arabian GP
F1 2023 Driver Standings after Saudi Arabian GP

F1 2023 Driver Standings after Saudi Arabian GP

BREAKING: George Russell bags Mercedes' first podium of the F1 season after Fernando Alonso gets a 10s penalty
BREAKING: George Russell bags Mercedes' first podium of the F1 season after Fernando Alonso gets a 10s penalty

BREAKING: George Russell bags Mercedes' first podium of the F1 season after Fernando Alonso gets a 10s penalty

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Winners and Losers
2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Winners and Losers

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Winners and Losers

“It’s time to celebrate” - Sergio Perez jubilant with a victory at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
“It’s time to celebrate” - Sergio Perez jubilant with a victory at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

“It’s time to celebrate” - Sergio Perez jubilant with a victory at the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Fernando Alonso reflects on Aston Martin’s 'unthinkable' start to the F1 season but loses podium to George Russell
Fernando Alonso reflects on Aston Martin’s 'unthinkable' start to the F1 season but loses podium to George Russell

Fernando Alonso reflects on Aston Martin’s 'unthinkable' start to the F1 season but loses podium to George Russell

Max Verstappen happy to ‘settle for second’ as Sergio Perez takes home brilliant win in Jeddah
Max Verstappen happy to ‘settle for second’ as Sergio Perez takes home brilliant win in Jeddah

Max Verstappen happy to ‘settle for second’ as Sergio Perez takes home brilliant win in Jeddah

Lando Norris explains why he is taking a new PU in Jeddah: "The other one is finished already"
Lando Norris explains why he is taking a new PU in Jeddah: "The other one is finished already"

Lando Norris explains why he is taking a new PU in Jeddah: "The other one is finished already"

Breaking: Trouble for Sergio Perez before the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP?
Breaking: Trouble for Sergio Perez before the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP?

Breaking: Trouble for Sergio Perez before the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP?

Max Verstappen feels Red Bull have a ‘good opportunity’ to win with Sergio Perez at pole position
Max Verstappen feels Red Bull have a ‘good opportunity’ to win with Sergio Perez at pole position

Max Verstappen feels Red Bull have a ‘good opportunity’ to win with Sergio Perez at pole position

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Timings of main race for all regions and time zones revealed
2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Timings of main race for all regions and time zones revealed

2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Timings of main race for all regions and time zones revealed

"Everything is possible tomorrow": Mercedes boss shares the long run pecking order for the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP
"Everything is possible tomorrow": Mercedes boss shares the long run pecking order for the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

"Everything is possible tomorrow": Mercedes boss shares the long run pecking order for the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

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