After opening the 2022 Formula 1 season in a Bahrain Grand Prix that left no one indifferent, the highest category of motorsport will travel to Saudi Arabia without rest to carry out its second event of the campaign on the weekend of the 25th. to March 27.
While it is true that the margin for teams to make major changes will be very small, due to the new regulations, the chances of seeing a different grid just seven days later are greater than usual. In addition, being an urban circuit surrounded by walls, Jeddah could offer us a very different image than the one seen in the Sakhir Circuit.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will host its second edition this weekend after making its debut on the F1 calendar last season, with a race that had everything and left a great show that they hope will be repeated in this 2022.
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Day |
Session | Schedule |
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Friday March 25 |
Drivers press conference | 11:00-13:00 |
| Friday March 25 | free practice 1 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday March 25 | free practice 2 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday March 26 | Team managers press conference | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Saturday March 26 | free practice 3 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday March 26 | Classification | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday March 27 | Race | 7:00 p.m. (50 laps) |
As was the case in Bahrain and will continue to be for the rest of the season, all of the weekend’s action will be compacted into three days due to the new 23-race calendar. The drivers’ press conferences will be held on Friday and the team bosses’ press conferences on Saturday.
How to watch the Saudi Arabian GP of F1 2022 and how much it costs (price)
In this 2022, the only way to watch Formula 1 legally will be through DAZN and Movistar + , which has the DAZN channels on its own platform.
The price for this season has increased compared to 2021, with a new price of €12.99 per month or €129.99 per year. Of course, if you were already subscribed to their services, your price will not change for now and will continue to be €9.99 per month, until the rate changes definitively in April.
On DAZN , you will not only be able to watch Formula 1, but for the same price you will have other services such as MotoGP, the Premier League or the Copa del Rey. In addition, one of its great advantages compared to other platforms is that all its content is stored so that you can enjoy it later if for any reason you have missed the classification or the race.
As always, we are obliged to remind you that if you have any external link that does not come from the official platforms that have contracted F1 television rights, it is totally illegal.
However, at Motorsport.com we will keep you informed at all times so you don’t miss anything from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as well as throughout the rest of the 2022 season. Breaking news, statements and LIVE from all sessions of the event completely free of charge.
The schedules of the Saudi Arabian GP of F1 2022 in Latin America
| Session | Schedule |
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free practice 1 Friday March 25 |
08:00 Mexico 9:00 a.m. Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru 10:00 a.m. Venezuela, Bolivia 11:00 a.m. Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay |
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free practice 2 Friday March 25 |
11:00 a.m. Mexico 12:00h Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru 1:00 p.m. Venezuela, Bolivia 2:00 p.m. Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay |
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free practice 3 Saturday March 26 |
08:00 Mexico 9:00 a.m. Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru 10:00 a.m. Venezuela, Bolivia 11:00 a.m. Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay |
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Classification Saturday March 26 |
11:00 a.m. Mexico 12:00h Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru 1:00 p.m. Venezuela, Bolivia 2:00 p.m. Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay |
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Race Sunday March 27 |
11:00 a.m. Mexico 12:00h Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru 1:00 p.m. Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile 2:00 p.m. Argentina, Uruguay |
The Jeddah Street Circuit, venue for the Saudi Arabian F1 GP race
This urban layout of Jeddah was expressly created for Formula 1 and its works finished days before its premiere at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This will be the second edition for this circuit that, after leaving bittersweet sensations last year, will were forced to make small changes for the safety of the pilots.
| Race | Saudi Arabian GP  |
| City |
Jeddah |
| Circuit |
Jeddah street circuit |
| track length | 6,174km |
| race distance | 50 laps |
| direction of travel | Counterclockwise direction |
| curves | 27 (11 right and 16 left) |
| Pole Position Place | Left |
Which drivers and teams are contesting the 2022 F1 Saudi Arabian GP?
In the absence of knowing if Sebastian Vettel will be able to participate after missing the opening race due to a positive in COVID-19, the rest of the starting drivers will be present in the second race of the season in Jeddah, except for a last minute surprise as was the case of the German pilot in Bahrain.
| Equipment | Engine | pilots |
| Mercedes | Mercedes |
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| ferrari | ferrari |
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| Red Bull Racing | Honda |
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| McLaren | Mercedes |
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| Alpine | Renault |
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| Aston Martin | Mercedes |
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| AlphaTauri | Honda |
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| Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
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| Haas F1 | Ferrari |
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| williams | mercedes |
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