Not even time to analyze and understand what happened Bahrain, that it's already time to get back on track. F1 stops in Jeddah, for the Saudi Arabian GP, as well as the second event of the season. As in the case of Bahrain, due to Ramadan, the race will take place on Saturday, March 9th to be precise. Considering this change, the weekend will start as early as Thursday with the first free practices, while Friday time for qualifying. There is a lot of curiosity to understand if what we saw on the track next week will be confirmed. To find out, therefore, it is right to take a look at the times of the Saudi Arabian GP, the second round of the 2024 F1 season.
F1 lands in Saudi Arabia: different story from the Bahrain GP?
In Jeddah we will undoubtedly start again from Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver, despite the many rumors about his future, has his mind on the present and on the track. In Bahrain, in fact, the Dutchman dominated from the first lap, without experiencing any type of difficulty on his RB20. His teammate will also have to show signs of continuity in this respect Perez who, after a not entirely sparkling qualifying, managed to collect a one-two which, considering the first race of the season, is worth both for him and for the team.
And the opponents try to respond…
The greatest curiosity, now, is the Ferrari. The Maranello team is coming off a third and fourth place in Bahrain, even if there were some difficulties. Both Leclerc, but later also Sainz, they experienced brake problems on the SF-24 which, in the case of the Monegasque, also compromised his race, which ended outside the podium. A lot of curiosity also to understand the strength of Mercedes e McLaren, which did not completely surprise (and above all convince) last week. All eyes on Lewis, therefore Hamilton (only seventh in Bahrain), up Norris and about Oscar Piastres.
All not to be missed
There are therefore still many question marks. Will Ferrari confirm itself as second force? What other top team will he try to put Red Bull in trouble? Will it still be a double for the Milton Keynes team? To find out, all you have to do is find out the times of the Saudi Arabian GP. . All Saudi weekend will be visible on Sky Sports Uno, Sky Sport F1, Sky Sport 4K, streaming on NOW. Commentaries by Carlo Vanzini and Marc Gené, with Roberto Chinchero insider in the pits. Davide Camicioli and Vicky Piria will conduct the pre- and post-race insights. Technical analyzes entrusted to Matteo Bobbi and the Sky Sport Tech Room. Space for in-depth analysis with the pre- and post-session, with the Sky Sport columns ready to tell the story of the paddock and collect the voices of the protagonists. Furthermore, it will be possible also be able to play Fanta F1, with the second day of the Community Club sponsored by NOW.
F1, Saudi Arabian GP: weekend schedules
Thursday 7 March
14.30pm Free practice 1
18.00pm Free practice 2
Friday 8 March
14.30pm Free practice 3
18.00 pm Qualifications
Saturday March 9
18.00 Race
