Ferrari completed back-to-back double podiums to start the 2022 season, with Leclerc finishing second and Sainz third at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Leclerc was disappointed to lose the victory so late on, whilst team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr had a straightforward race in Saudi Arabia.
Battle between Verstappen and Leclerc "Fantastic to watch" - Red Bull's Christian Horner
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen claimed a famous victory in Saudi Arabia after a great fight with Charles Leclerc. Sergio Pérez however was incredibly unlucky.
Max Verstappen took his first win of the 2022 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, after a late battle with Charles Leclerc. Pérez was unlucky to finish fourth.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix brought lively on-track action, significant attrition and an awe-inspiring battle for the victory, ultimately claimed by World Champion Max Verstappen.
Christian Horner is thrilled with Red Bull’s performance so far in 2022, despite the team focusing on winning the championship in 2021.
Williams head of vehicle performance, Dave Robson, claims that the Q1 red flag caused by Latifi affected Albon’s qualifying programme.
While Albon labelled Williams’ double Q1 exit as a ‘tricky day,’ Latifi believes the car feels ‘a bit better’ than last weekend in Bahrain.
Mercedes have admitted that Hamilton’s car setup was experimental when compared to that of Russell’s, explaining his shock Q1 exit.
Ferrari have continued their excellent form, putting their cars in second and third place for Sunday’s race at Jeddah.
Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto, is happy with Ferrari’s competitiveness in Saudi Arabia, but believes a victory on Sunday evening will require an error-free race on the pit wall.
Hamilton’s surprise sixteenth-place qualifying position in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening was caused by ‘balance’ issues, according to the British driver.
Sergio Perez claims that you have to risk everything to take pole position at Jeddah – which is exactly what he was able to do.
"There is Still More Potential" - Alonso After Excellent Saudi Arabian Qualifying for Alpine
1 Mins read
Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was excellent for Alpine, but Alonso believes the team has even more potential.
Two Q3 appearances in a row for Valtteri Bottas and an impressive 13th place start for Zhou Guanyu puts Alfa Romeo in a strong position for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Alpine team principal, Otmar Szafnauer, has called the laps by Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso “excellent” as the pair start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in fifth and seventh places respectively.
Frédéric Vasseur of Alfa Romeo is impressed with the progress his team has made, and is hoping to compete for a double points finish in Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
