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SAU / Jeddah

2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The race scored 5.9/10worth watching if you have the time.

Worth watching index

Final
5.9 / 10

Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix delivers a solid, steady night of racing under the lights in Jeddah, highlighted by wheel-to-wheel tension right off the line. An opening-lap collision immediately brought out the safety car, mixing up the order and opening the door for recovery drives from those starting further back. High track temperatures and tire degradation added a strategic element to the middle stints, forcing drivers to manage their pace before a late flurry of moves as grip levels faded. Featuring 31 overtakes and two retirements, it provides enough dynamic track action and tactical intrigue to be worth your time, even if it stops short of being an all-time classic.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 12 -41%
Overtakes (total) 31 -36%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 11.0 -63%
Interruptions 1 -30%
Retirements 2 -22%
Winning Margin 2.8s -69%
Podium Gap 5.3s -39%
Strategy Variety 2 -26%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.1 -45%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 3.0 ±0.4
Late Drama 2.8 ±0.2
Unpredictability 3.5
Midfield Racing 4.5
Stakes 5.8 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix delivers a solid, steady night of racing under the lights in Jeddah, highlighted by wheel-to-wheel tension right off the line. An opening-lap collision immediately brought out the safety car, mixing up the order and opening the door for recovery drives from those starting further back. High track temperatures and tire degradation added a strategic element to the middle stints, forcing drivers to manage their pace before a late flurry of moves as grip levels faded. Featuring 31 overtakes and two retirements, it provides enough dynamic track action and tactical intrigue to be worth your time, even if it stops short of being an all-time classic.

What was the score for the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix?

The 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix received a 5.9/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix?

No, the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

6.4

An overall evaluation of 6.43 out of 10 reflects a solid race anchored by early tactical drama at the front. Oscar Piastri secured victory after Max Verstappen served a five-second penalty for a turn-one incident, while Charles Leclerc claimed third.

Team Variety

10.0

Three different constructors filled the podium positions, led by McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari. Across the top ten, six different teams scored points, with Mercedes, Williams, and Racing Bulls joining the podium finishers.

Top3 Gap

8.6

Oscar Piastri took victory just 2.843 seconds ahead of second-placed Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third, finishing 8.104 seconds off the race winner.

Tyre Strategy Variety

5.0

Most of the field committed to a standard one-stop strategy starting on medium tires. Lando Norris provided the main strategic contrast, starting on hard tires for a long opening stint before switching to mediums.

Overtakes Top10

3.2

There were 12 overtakes recorded within the top ten positions. Lando Norris provided much of the forward progress as he charged through from tenth on the grid to finish fourth.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

The grand prix featured minimal compound variation across the teams' chosen pit strategies.

Race Interruptions

2.5

The race saw a single safety car intervention on the opening lap following a collision between Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda. Once green-flag conditions resumed on lap four, the running was uninterrupted.

Dnf Factor

4.0

Two drivers failed to reach the checkered flag. Both Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda were forced into early retirement following their opening-lap crash.

Overtakes Total

3.9

A total of 31 overtakes were completed throughout the 50-lap grand prix. Track position proved difficult to gain around the high-speed Jeddah street circuit.

Grid Chaos

1.4

Grid volatility was low across the field, with most drivers finishing close to their starting positions. The notable exception was Lando Norris, who recovered six positions after starting tenth due to a qualifying crash.

Rain Factor

0.0

Clear and dry conditions prevailed under the floodlights in Jeddah. Rain was entirely absent from the grand prix.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MH
2
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MH
3
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MH
4
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
HM
5
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MH
6
Kimi ANTONELLI
Kimi ANTONELLI
Mercedes / Finished
MH
7
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Ferrari / Finished
MH
8
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Williams / Finished
MH
9
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MH
10
Isack HADJAR
Isack HADJAR
Racing Bulls / Finished
HM
11
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MH
12
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
Racing Bulls / Finished
MH
13
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
14
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
15
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Kick Sauber / Finished
HM
16
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
HM
17
Jack DOOHAN
Jack DOOHAN
Alpine / Finished
MHH
18
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Kick Sauber / Finished
MH
19
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
Red Bull Racing / DNF
M
20
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / DNF
M

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
99 3
2
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
89 1
3
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
87 1
4
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
73 0
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
47 0
6
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
38 0
7
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
31 0
8
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
20 0
9
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Haas F1 Team
14 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
10 0
11
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
6 0
12
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Sauber
6 0
13
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 Team
6 0
14
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar
RB F1 Team
5 0
15
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Williams
5 0
16
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
5 0
17
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
0 0
18
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
Red Bull
0 0
19
Jack Doohan
Jack Doohan
Alpine F1 Team
0 0
20
Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto
Sauber
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
McLaren
McLaren
188 4
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
111 0
3
Red Bull
Red Bull
89 1
4
Ferrari
Ferrari
78 0
5
Williams
Williams
25 0
6
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
20 0
7
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
10 0
8
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
8 0
9
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
6 0
10
Sauber
Sauber
6 0
05

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