2022 Saudi Arabian GP: A Statistic for Every Driver
In the 44th closest F1 finish, Verstappen equals Raikkonen’s win tally and Sainz extends his finish streak.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest street circuit on the Formula 1 calendar. The first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was held in 2021 – and it proved to be a highly dramatic affair! The 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to take place on March 7-9. Check out the articles below for facts, stats, history and trivia from previous F1 races in Saudi Arabia!
In the 44th closest F1 finish, Verstappen equals Raikkonen’s win tally and Sainz extends his finish streak.
Verstappen wins for a seventh consecutive season, British drivers reach 10,000 points scored and only 18 drivers start for the first time in over seven years.
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Perez finally takes his first pole, Hamilton is out in Q1 for the first time in over four years and both Hamilton and Verstappen are out-qualified for the first time since 2018.
On F1’s second visit to Jeddah, Hamilton will set a new record for most starts with a single team while Red Bull will move into the top 10 of most starts for a constructor.
Hamilton sets the 20th fastest ever pole lap, Verstappen equals Mansell’s tally of podiums and Gasly records an impressive feat for AlphaTauri.
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Hamilton closes the points deficit, Verstappen equals the record for most podiums in a year and Jeddah becomes the fifth venue to have its inaugural race red-flagged.
Hamilton takes a pole at another new venue, Bottas qualifies in the top ten for the 100th consecutive race and both Aston Martin cars are out in Q1.
Jeddah becomes F1’s 75th different venue, Verstappen could become World Champion for the first time and Alonso could reach 2,000 career points.
Max Verstappen has a slim chance of winning his first Drivers’ Championship at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.