17:52
movement in the paddock
There is movement in the paddock now. The team bosses and all the drivers move towards the Formula 1 management building with serious expressions on their faces. There will certainly be intensive discussions here about how the weekend should continue. Because under these circumstances, normal racing is actually out of the question.
17:44
How safe is Formula 1?
After the first training session, a completely different topic took up most of the space. Only a few kilometers away from the racetrack there is said to have been an attack on an Aramco plant. Last week, the same Aramco facility was engulfed in flames after being attacked with a missile and drones. The attack, which is said to have been carried out with a drone, has not yet been confirmed. The FIA has also not yet issued any statement on what is happening near the racetrack. So far, she’s been continuing the program. Behind the scenes, however, the current situation should be discussed.
17:30
Bouncing further problem
Bouncing was also an issue in Saudi Arabia. Not only at Mercedes, where Hamilton and Russell finished in ninth and 15th place, but also at Ferrari, radio messages from the drivers came in that the car was jumping.
17:24
Leclerc leads 1st practice session
Bahrain winner Charles Leclerc was also the fastest driver in the first practice session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. With a time of 1:30.772 minutes, the Ferrari driver landed 0.1 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. The Dutchman should get over it because he drove his best time on the hardest compound while Leclerc drove soft. Third was Valtteri Bottas in the Alfa Romeo.
Welcome!
At Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia, the teams and drivers have another 60 minutes in the second practice session to test on the track. At 6:00 p.m. the route will be released!