Saudi Arabian GP
Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025
Track: Jeddah Corniche Circuit
♖ Piastri dominates Bahrain: Lights-to-flag victory gives McLaren their first win at the circuit and puts Norris firmly on notice.
♖ Russell battles tech gremlins, overcomes DRS and dash failures to claw his way to a heroic second place.
♖ Norris fights back: Recovers from a jump-start penalty to take third and cling to his Drivers’ Championship lead.
♖ Verstappen stumbles: Costly strategy and pit-stop chaos drop him to sixth and out of the championship lead.
♖ Hamilton’s back: A sensational comeback drive earns him Driver of the Day—and a ‘night and day’ car transformation.
♖ Marko sounds alarm: Red Bull won’t win titles with more Bahrain-style disasters, warns Helmut Marko.
♖ McLaren rise: Favourites for the 2025 Constructors’ title—Piastri now breathing down Norris’ neck in the standings.
♖ Hulkenberg disqualified: Sauber ace was excluded from Bahrain GP after officials found excessive plank wear.
♖ Russell dodges penalty: Found in breach of DRS rules, but stewards let him off the hook this time.
♖ In the second practice session in Bahrain, Alonso’s steering wheel detached.
♖ Scorching Saudi GP ahead! F1 drivers brace for extreme heat as Jeddah hosts round five of the 2025 championship.
♖ Paddock buzzing: Insiders claim Max Verstappen could sensationally switch to Aston Martin.
♖ Verstappen’s Red Bull escape clause activates this summer if they miss key performance targets—the silly season just got spicier.
♖ Red Bull admits wind tunnel woes are hurting RB21—no wonder McLaren’s 80 points are clear after just four races.
♖ Ralf Schumacher: Briatore would do “anything” to land Verstappen at Alpine. Expect fireworks.
♖ Norris remains his biggest critic—some say he’s too harsh, others call it championship mentality.
♖ Toto’s move: Russell reportedly offered a two-year Mercedes extension with a tempting option for 2028.
♖ Ferrari promises to tailor their 2025 challenger to suit Hamilton’s driving style—tailor-made for glory?
♖ McLaren’s title fight intensifies! Norris and Piastri could go head-to-head as upgrade strategies come under scrutiny.
♖ Russell’s Bahrain race turned into a 2005 throwback—no brakes, no GPS, no DRS—just instinct and radio like the old days.