Formula 1 continues its high-octane calendar with a stop in Jeddah for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. As the grid prepares for the fifth round of the season, teams will be battling both each other and intense heat.
McLaren Momentum Builds as Piastri Strikes in Bahrain
McLaren enters the weekend on a high note after Oscar Piastri’s impressive win in Bahrain. The Australian secured pole and led the race from start to finish, outperforming teammate Lando Norris.
Despite the win, Norris remains at the top of the driver standings by a narrow three-point margin. Their consistent performances are starting to pull them clear of Max Verstappen, who had a difficult outing in Sakhir.
Verstappen Looks to Rebound from a Shaky Weekend
The reigning champion endured one of his most frustrating races yet. Red Bull struggled with pace, and a pair of problematic pit stops only made things worse. The issues triggered an immediate internal review within the team.
With three practice sessions ahead in Jeddah, Verstappen will be eager to reset and extract maximum performance from his RB21.
Practice Schedule and Global Start Times
The action begins today, Friday, April 18, with two practice sessions:
- FP1: 4:30pm AST
- FP2: 8:00pm AST
Saturday features a final practice followed by qualifying:
- FP3: 4:30pm AST
- Qualifying: 8:00pm AST
Session start times vary by region. For example, FP1 begins at 2:30pm BST in the UK, 9:30am EDT in the U.S., and 11:30pm AEST in Australia.
How to Watch the Action
Fans can tune in through various broadcasters:
- UK: Sky Sports
- US: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo, Network Ten
- Canada: TSN, RDS
- Japan: Fuji TV, DAZN
- Germany: Sky Deutschland
- Brazil: Bandsports, Bandeirantes
F1TV Pro also provides coverage in selected regions, allowing fans around the world to follow every session live.