Ai Assessment
2.9
The 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix earned a modest overall score of 3.1/10. While Red Bull executed a comfortable one-two finish, the lack of sustained battle at the front kept the overall excitement level relatively low.
Grid Chaos
5.7
Qualifying delivered several notable grid shifts, including Max Verstappen starting 15th due to a driveshaft failure and Charles Leclerc taking a 10-place grid drop for engine component changes. Fernando Alonso lined up on the front row alongside pole-sitter Sergio Perez, creating an intriguing starting setup.
Top3 Gap
7.4
Sergio Perez secured victory 5.355 seconds ahead of teammate Max Verstappen, while Fernando Alonso took third position over 20 seconds back. The relatively close finish between the top two Red Bulls boosted the metric score, even though the margin to third place was significant.
Team Variety
7.5
Five teams featured in the top ten finishers, led by Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Alpine all placing both cars in the points. Aston Martin completed the group of top five teams thanks to Fernando Alonso's podium result.
Tyre Strategy Variety
5.0
Strategic variation was limited as almost the entire grid executed a standard one-stop strategy. The timing of the mid-race safety car allowed most drivers to make their mandatory tire change under neutralized conditions.
Unique Tyre Compounds
5.0
Pirelli provided the C2, C3, and C4 tire compounds for the race weekend in Jeddah. The C2 hard and C3 medium slick compounds served as the primary choices during Sunday's Grand Prix.
Race Interruptions
2.5
The race saw a single safety car deployment around lap 18 after Lance Stroll stopped on track with a mechanical issue. Racing resumed shortly after on lap 21 and continued uninterrupted until the checkered flag.
Overtakes Total
4.3
A total of 34 overtakes were recorded across the 50-lap race. Max Verstappen's charge through the field from 15th on the grid generated a significant portion of the passing maneuvers.
Dnf Factor
4.0
Two drivers recorded retirements during the race. Lance Stroll stopped on track due to an energy recovery system issue, while Alexander Albon was forced to retire late in his stint due to a brake failure.
Overtakes Top10
2.4
Action within the top ten positions was fairly limited, accounting for just 9 overtakes throughout the evening. Outside of early lap passes and Verstappen carving his way up to second place, the top positions remained largely stable.
Rain Factor
0.0
Dry and clear weather conditions were present for the entire night event in Jeddah. With no rainfall recorded, this dimension scored zero.
