Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Practice Day -- Formula 1 Round 5 Gets Underway

Friday practice is underway at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Formula 1 field takes to Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the first time this weekend.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Practice Day

The 2026 Formula 1 season continues at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah as drivers take to the track for Friday practice. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest street circuit in Formula 1, with an average speed exceeding 250 km/h around its 6.174 km layout along the Red Sea waterfront. The narrow confines, blind corners, and concrete walls leave zero margin for error. It is as exhilarating as it is unforgiving -- a pure test of nerve and reflexes.

Drivers to Watch

Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 68 pts) -- The championship leader will be looking to assert authority from the first session.

George Russell (Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 55 pts) -- The closest challenger needs a strong Friday to build confidence for the weekend.

Charles Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari, 42 pts) -- Will be aiming to make a statement in practice and carry momentum into qualifying.

Lewis Hamilton (Scuderia Ferrari, 35 pts) -- Will be aiming to make a statement in practice and carry momentum into qualifying.

Lando Norris (McLaren F1 Team, 20 pts) -- Will be aiming to make a statement in practice and carry momentum into qualifying.

Full practice results will be updated as sessions are completed. Follow MotNas for live timing and analysis.