F1 2021 - G.P. Nº 21 - ARABIA SAUDÍ

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FORMULA 1 TEMPORADA 2021 – GP Nº 21
ARABIA SAUDÍ GRAND PRIX

Jeddah

7897 Al Kurnaysh Rd
Ash Shati District
Jeddah 23512
Arabia Saudí

HORARIOS:

Viernes 3 de Diciembre :

• Prácticas Libres, Sesión 1 :Horario Local: 16:30 a 17:30 - España: 14:30 a 15:30 - GMT: 13:30 a 14:30
• Prácticas Libres, Sesión 2 : Horario Local : 20:00 a 21:00 - España : 18:00 a 19:00 - GMT : 17:00 a 18:00

Sábado 4 de Diciembre :

• Prácticas Libres, Sesión 3 : Horario Local : 17:00 a 18:00 - España : 15:00 a 16:00 - GMT : 14:00 a 15:00
• Clasificatorias de Parrilla de Salida : Horario Local :20:00 a 21:00 - España : 18:00 a 19:00 - GMT : 17:00 a 18:00
  

Domingo 5 de Diciembre :

• CARRERA: Horario Local: 20:30 - España: 18:30 - GMT: 17:30

Datos Básicos de Pista

• Fecha de creación: Oct. 2021
• Primer Gran Premio de F1: 2021
• Grandes Premios organizados: 0
• Capacidad de espectadores: 000
• Longitud oficial: 6,175km / 3,837 millas
• Número de vueltas: 50
• Sentido de giro: Izquierdas (AntiHorario).
• Longitud total de carrera:308,750km / 191,848 millas.
• Longitud rodadura: 6.131 metros.
• Compensación de linea de salida: 0m.
  
  
• Curvas oficiales: 27
• Curvas oficiales a derecha: 11
• Curvas oficiales a izquierda: 16
• Curvas reales: 24
• Curvas reales a derecha: 10
• Curvas reales a izquierda: 14
• Velocidad Máxima Speed Trap: 335Km/h
• Porcentaje de tiempo en frenada: %
• Porcentaje de vuelta con acelerador a fondo: %
• Consumo por vuelta: 2,16Kg.
• Consumo por vuelta: 2,805 litros.
• Penalización por vuelta de combustible: 0,318s.
• Demora por cada 10Kg de carga: 1,47s.
• Tiempo de entrada y salida de pits (sin repostar): s.
• Distancia desde la salida hasta la primera frenada: m.
• Tiempo de vuelta de referencia: 1:28,200
  
  
• Carga aerodinámica: Media/baja
• Dureza / Desgaste de frenos: Medio

• Datos de Frenada:
• Agarre del asfalto:
• Tipo de neumático: Medio
• Compuestos seleccionados por Pirelli:
  
• Ventana Pit Stop a 1 parada : vueltas 32 a 37
• Ventana Pit Stop a 2 paradas : vueltas 22 a 26 y 43 a 46
• Ventana Pit Stop a 3 paradas : vueltas 10 a 21 , 27 a 32 y 45 a 49

Mejor pole : ( - )
Mejor Vuelta : ( - )
Pole 2020 : ( )
Vuelta Rápida 2020 : ( )
Podio 2020 : 1º ; 2º ; 3º


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Vuelta virtual al circuito de Jeddah :



Ubicado en la urbanización costera de Corniche de Jeddah, aproximadamente a 12 km al norte del centro de la ciudad, el circuito bordea el Mar Rojo y rodea una laguna, y con tres posibles zonas de DRS y una hora de inicio nocturna, debería producir carreras espectaculares bajo los focos.

El recorrido de 6.175m., y entre 10 y 15 metros de anchura, lo convertirá en el segundo circuito más largo del calendario de F1 después de Spa-Francorchamps en Bélgica, y en el circuito urbano más rápido del campeonato. Las velocidades medias alrededor del circuito de Jeddah Corniche están programadas para ser de unos 250 km/h, más rápidas que las de Silverstone, y en segundo lugar en el calendario de 2021 solo después de Monza, también conocido como "El templo de la velocidad".

El carácter de la pista recuerda al circuito urbano de Bakú, y en particular, a su rápido sector final, salvo que la pista saudí proporciona seis kilómetros completos. También recuerda a Zandvoort en Holanda, ya que la costa y playa están aún más cerca, con la posibilidad de arena en pista según el viento, y como en Zandvoort, la horquilla a izquierdas de la aquí curva trece, tiene un peralte de 12º, lo justo para recordar a la de Holanda.

La parte trasera serpenteante del circuito no cuenta con una zona de frenado durante más de 30 segundos antes de llegar a la horquilla final (curva veintisiete), así que se espera que los frenos en frío proporcionen un desafío adicional a los pilotos y equipos.

Con la falta de escapatorias del circuito, la cercanía de los muros, la naturaleza ciega de sus muchas curvas y el hecho de que la carrera sea de noche, dan alicientes para que Jeddah pueda proporcionar fuertes emociones, aunque aún hay algunos factores fundamentales y que aún desconocidos:
Uno, el tipo de asfalto que se encontrarán los coches, aunque si Pirelli ha seleccionado la gama media de compuestos (C2-C3-C4), garantiza que no será muy abrasivo.
Dos, los pianos. Tenemos reciente lo que unos pianos diseñados para el motociclismo les puede hacer a los coches y las ruedas, aunque siendo recién hechos exprofeso para este tipo de competición, no se espera que sean demasiado agresivos.

Desarrollado en estrecha colaboración entre Tilke GmbH & Co. KG (Oh!, sorpresa!) y el equipo de Fórmula 1 Motorsport liderado por Ross Brawn, el circuito es atípico de muchos circuitos urbanos, ya que utiliza las carreteras existentes tanto como sea posible, pero sigue siendo de carácter fluido.

Debido a su ubicación costera, el clima en Jeddah no solo es cálido sino también húmedo, similar a las condiciones que los equipos y los pilotos solían enfrentar en Sepang en Malasia, algo que no es especialmente agradable para los pilotos.




Comparación de tamaño con Bahréin:


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Enlaces / Links :

• Web oficial del Circuito de Jeddah Ferrari.
• Página Oficial de la F1
• Datos FIA
• Datos Pirelli
• Free Live Timing

• Carreras en Internet:
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  [o]VerPlusOnLine F1

• Noticias en Español:
  [o]Motor21.com
  [o]CarandDriver.es
  [o]MotorSport
  [o]SoyMotor.com

• Noticias en Inglés:
  [o]F1.com
  [o]f1technical.net
  [o]MotorSport.com
  [o]F1Today
  [o]F1fanatic.co.uk
  [o]PitPass.com

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[GoVal]

Pues nada, ya estamos en el penúltimo gran premio con el campeonato más que apretado y estrenando circuito. A ver si Jeddah no decepciona y nos ofrece una carrera emocionante. Lo que parece seguro es que será rápida.

Muchas gracias por el hilo, McH.

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Pues no lo he comentado en la descripción del primer post, pero me parece a mi, que va a ser una carrera...

de SC a SC... y me retiro porque he chocado.

[llumia]

Agarre, agarre y agarre.

Da la impresión de ser una pista peligrosísima, curvas ciegas, accidentes por alcance

Más que de SC en SC creemos que iremos de bandera roja en bandera roja, me da que vamos a ver una especie de Indy 500, donde la primera hora habrá que sobrevivir y recoger al final el preciado botín.

[llumia]

Más información sobre la pista:

https://www.racingcircuits.info/midd...t-circuit.html

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[GoVal]

Albert ya está en el circuito.



Albert Fabrega @AlbertFabrega · 5h


Primera toma de contacto con circuito Jeddah. No está mal. Hay cosas que van tarde, pero es la primera aquí. Habrá F1. Aún quedan 2 días

First real contact with Jeddah's Street circut. Not bad. Still things to be finished, but is first time here. F1 will race here. 2 days to go

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Albert Fabrega @AlbertFabrega · 3h


El paddock es muy bonito. Me gusta. No está terminado del todo, pero luce increíble. Bien

The paddock is really nice. I like it. Not 100% finished but look astonishing. Good.

@SaudiArabianGP

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Albert Fabrega @AlbertFabrega · 2h

Los boxes y el pitlane con los nombres en árabe. Podio a lo grande. No os perdáis este jueves... "El ojo"

Boxes and pitlane with driver's names also in Arabic. Huge podium.

[GoVal]

Previo de Pirelli.

[GoVal]

Previo de Brembo.

[llumia]

<sup>Impresiones de los equipos antes del GP:



Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - AlphaTauri

Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda reflect on the Qatar Grand Prix whilst looking ahead to this weekend's inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.


Pierre Gasly: "In overall terms, the last triple-header went very well for us, with strong Qualifying performances; fifth in Mexico, fourth in Brazil and Qatar. We also had good races, apart from the Sunday in Qatar, when the car did not go well, destroying the tyres very quickly. Of course, with the team we have now studied the reasons for that in the hope it won't repeat itself.

Unfortunately, in the Championship the position is more complicated, as Alpine had a good weekend in Qatar. It was great to be on the front row again, the first time since I raced in Super Formula in Japan in 2017, and being there alongside Lewis was very cool. I hope there will be more of those moments in the future. Even though I was there slightly by default, we have come close a few times this year and it was a good experience. I got a taste for it!


"Judging from what I saw on the simulator, Saudi will be extremely quick, with a large number of very high-speed corners, some of them blind. I think it's going to be very complicated from a driving point of view and there will be the extra challenge of the track surface being completely new. No cars have ever raced on it, there will be no rubber down and probably some oil will still be coming out of the tarmac, which is what normally happens at a new circuit.

So, we are looking at a street circuit with quite low grip, which is a new challenge as no one has any data from the track. But for our part, we showed in Qatar that we can adapt fairly quickly to a new situation, running near the front immediately from the Friday. However, we will have to work hard to be quick over a single lap and also a long distance, to find the right compromise for both Saturday and Sunday. Another thing that is clear from the simulator is that the speeds are very high, but the walls are very close, so it should be impressive from the cockpit and a nice challenge, which we must prepare as well as possible for."


Yuki Tsunoda: "That last triple header was good for my confidence in the car. I improved a lot and that could be seen from my pace, which was better than at previous races. That was all positive. In Mexico, I had an engine penalty, then an accident on the first lap and Brazil was tough with the lack of practice because of Sprint Qualifying, I believe I could have done better. Qatar went well up until the race and I had a strong performance in Qualifying. So, there are some good points and some bad ones from the last three races.

"Since Qatar, I have spent a day karting. It's always good to do something different, driving something that's not a Formula 1 car. You can learn from it and get interesting feedback that can be useful to help you improve in some areas. Alex (Albon) was also there, so we had a good fun karting session together. It's also physically demanding, using different muscles to those you need in an F1 car, making it also useful from the training point of view. Apart from that, I spent some time in the simulator learning the new Saudi track.

It's really fast and that means confidence in the car will be an important factor, because the run-off areas are not so big. It will be important for me to do a good job of building up speed during the free practice sessions. At least I am in the same situation as the other drivers, as this circuit will be completely new to everyone, just like Qatar."




https://www.pitpass.com/71423/Saudi-...iew-AlphaTauri
Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Haas

Uralkali Haas F1 Team will add another venue to its experience card with the Jeddah Corniche Circuit hosting Formula 1's maiden Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Round 21 of the 2021 season.


Saudi Arabia's inaugural grand prix will take place on the Jeddah Corniche, adjacent to the shore of the Red Sea, with a lengthy street-based wall-lined course designed to provide a stern challenge for teams and drivers. Saudi Arabia will become the 34th different country, and Jeddah Corniche Circuit the 75th different venue, visited by Formula 1. As a result, everyone will be starting from scratch in Jeddah, with no prior experience, though teams are well-versed in getting to grips with new locations in recent seasons.


The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will feature 27 turns, the most on the current calendar, and stretch out across 6.175km. That includes the 180-degree banked turn 13, at the far end of the circuit, as well as a section of track that takes drivers between the sea and a lagoon. That makes it the second-longest track on the 2021 schedule, behind only Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.


Jeddah is also set to be the fastest street-based course on the calendar, with several lengthy full-throttle sections and high-speed curves leading to projections of an average lap speed, in qualifying trim, of 250km/h. The length of the full-throttle segments means there will be three DRS zones, aiding the prospect of overtaking, with the circuit having been specially designed for Formula 1.


That makes Jeddah an unconventional street circuit while the decision to hold the event at night means it joins Bahrain, Qatar and upcoming finale Abu Dhabi in taking place beneath floodlights in 2021.


The penultimate race of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship brings us to the coastal resort of Jeddah, for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

It's a track that boasts speeds of 252km/h - making it the fastest street circuit ever seen in the sport - as well as featuring a record-breaking 27 corners. What's your assessment of the track and what are your expectations going into the race?

Guenther Steiner: "I think it's one of those things where a few years ago when you thought we would go to Jeddah with such an exciting race track it would be something you wouldn't believe. I've seen the track on paper and in my opinion, it looks amazing and something completely new. If you always think more or better cannot be done, we are proven wrong once again. Our expectations - I don't really know as I haven't seen enough of it - so we'll get to them once we've done a few laps."


It's the second consecutive new addition to the calendar, and the first-ever event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As Formula 1 visits new territories, what would you like spectators to take away from the sport, especially younger fans?

GS: "I would like that they take away the fact it is a global sport, there are no limits - we are open to working with people who want to showcase their country that wants to open up to the world. I think the sport brings a lot to the country and the sport takes a lot from the country. We are always finding new territories where there is still a big demand for the sport, especially with young people."


The penultimate race of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship brings us to the coastal resort of Jeddah, for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Organizers have said average speeds around the circuit are set to be 250km/h - making it the fastest street circuit ever seen in the sport.
Can you give us your thoughts on tackling this new and exciting challenge?

Nikita Mazepin: "Reading this, it seems like a very tough circuit! I think we will need to get ready with our necks after a long season, I feel that my body has really adapted to this car so I'm looking forward to seeing what the track holds for us."


Another unique element of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is that it will feature a record-breaking 27 corners. With many fast, sweeping bends compared to traditional 90-degrees corners, which does your style of racing prefer and do you think it will be a test on tires?

NM: "It depends on what the tarmac is like to decide on tires, but it will be very technical and lap times will vary between different cars. I think maybe it's going to be a good weekend for us."


With three DRS zones featuring on this street circuit, there's going to be plenty of opportunity for action and overtaking. Do you think the VF-21 can get involved in some of those battles as the season reaches its climax?

NM: "We've seen three DRS zones this year before however it might be a new challenge with longs straights. We're quite fast on straights this year so again, it could be a good weekend."


The penultimate race of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship brings us to the coastal resort of Jeddah, for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Organizers have said average speeds around the circuit are set to be 250km/h - making it the fastest street circuit ever seen in the sport. Can you give us your thoughts on tackling this new and exciting challenge?

Mick Schumacher: "250km/h sounds pretty fast so I'm definitely excited to see what it's going to be like driving around the circuit. Nobody has driven around the track before so to tackle it, it's important to get up to pace in FP1 and find your way around, to get the philosophy of the track right. It's always a challenge I feel to find the right approach to a new track and that's the same for everybody."


Another unique element of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is that it will feature a record-breaking 27 corners. With many fast, sweeping bends compared to traditional 90-degrees corners, which does your style of racing prefer and do you think it will be a test on tires?

MS: "If we get down to style, Brazil is probably the best track in terms of flow that fits to me. I don't know how Jeddah looks, I haven't seen it fully yet but it's going to be interesting finding how it feels for us. There is no real preference to me - I just enjoy driving so therefore I'm looking forward to getting out there and experiencing it for myself."


With three DRS zones featuring on this street circuit, there's going to be plenty of opportunity for action and overtaking. Do you think the VF-21 can get involved in some of those battles as the season reaches its climax?

MS: "Hopefully we're going to be involved in the overtaking and be in a position where we can fight. The hope is there and for sure we will try our best to get up to pace and fight with some other cars."



https://www.pitpass.com/71422/Saudi-...P-Preview-Haas


Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Aston Martin

Lance: "It's a brand-new track in Saudi Arabia, which means the early practice sessions will be crucial - and we'll be learning every lap of the weekend too. It's a good challenge - and, after finishing sixth in Qatar, we want to carry that form into the final two races of the season to end our year on a high."


Sebastian: "The circuit looks interesting; it's very long, has plenty of corners and looks very fast. We have prepared for the track as much as we can, but there's nothing like getting laps on the board. We're aiming to score more points this weekend."


Cognizant's Keys to the Race



The C2, C3 and C4 tyres appear for the 12th and final time this season. But continuity counts for little initially, as the principal focus will be understanding the new circuit as quickly as possible during the sessions. That's made more complex by track evolution and sessions taking place in both evening and night conditions.




While overtaking opportunities will only become clear later in the weekend, there are three DRS zones on the circuit at Turns 20-22, Turns 25-27 and Turns 27-1. With all three zones coming late in the lap, it's likely that the final sector will be the best place to make a move on Sunday.


Predicting session interruptions is challenging, but new circuits tend to incur more stoppages due to unfamiliarity. The first race weekend in Baku back in 2016 had three red flags in practice and qualifying as drivers explored the limits of the then-new street track. In addition, 13 of the 20 races to date in 2021 have featured at least one Safety Car and/or Virtual Safety Car interruption.


Unlocking the Lap
While there has never been a representative lap of the new Saudi Arabia circuit, simulation gives an idea as to what to expect.


The run to Turn One could be a flashpoint in the race as drivers blast along a main straight of over 500m before braking into a very tight and narrow left-right flick through Turns One and Two.


The narrowness of the circuit is demonstrated through Turn Three's kink and the winding Turns Four through Eight, which should feature minimal braking and high speeds.


Angle of attack and entry speeds will be crucial to Turn Nine, a sharp-angled right hander that follows immediately after the slalom to Turn Eight.


Drivers will get right up to the wall on entry and dart left through Turn 10, avoiding running wide at the exit, which segues into Turn 11.


It's then another high-speed run all the way to the long Turn 13 hairpin. Now on the back of the circuit, this is a continual snaking run back towards the finish line.


Turns 15 and 16 mirror the style of Turns Nine through 11 before drivers fly towards the three DRS zones.


A dab of brakes into Turn 22 may create opportunities for drivers willing to brake late and take a riskier outside line, but the flat-out gradual curve of Turns 25-27 offer the best chance of slipstreaming.


The lap then ends with another hairpin before drivers go again for another relentless high-speed lap in Jeddah.



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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Mercedes

Toto Wolff: Two races to go, and two Championships still to be decided. We are all excited to still be in the fight at this stage in the season, it's a privilege and a testament to our resilience when we see where we stood in the early summer. Both titles are wide open, and our mission is clear.


Last time out we saw a faultless drive by Lewis in Qatar, commanding the race from start to finish, and a strong recovery for Valtteri before the unfortunate puncture took him out of contention.


The car has been performing well recently and is probably in the best place it has been all season, with the drivers confident to push it to the limit. That's encouraging for the final races and gives us strong momentum to take forward.


Jeddah is another completely new challenge, an all-new track to get to grips with and a lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to ensure we hit the ground running on Friday, because getting as much information as we can during those initial sessions will be vital.



It's a fast street circuit with long flat-out sections and several high-speed corners, lined by barriers meaning it'll be high risk and reward. We're more motivated than ever and we expect to be in the hunt, so we are all looking forward to the debut grand prix in Saudi Arabia.


Just a few days ago we lost Sir Frank Williams. He will be in all our thoughts this weekend and we'll try our best to deliver a performance that's worthy of his racing spirit.


https://www.pitpass.com/71425/Saudi-...eview-Mercedes


Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Red Bull

How do you reflect on the Qatar GP?

Max Verstappen: It wasn't too bad and it wasn't too good! I was positively surprised by the overtaking possibilities there, the start was good and necessary of course after the penalty. We still lacked quite a bit of pace compared to Mercedes so we'll see how we get on this weekend. The track in Qatar was definitely one of my favourites, it was a lot of fun to drive.


What are your thoughts and expectations heading to Jeddah?

MV: I've driven the track on the simulator and it seems like a really fast track, so there's no room for error. Of course, there will always be a bit of guess work as we haven't driven on the track there yet. It's going to be interesting and I'm looking forward to the challenge. It's been fun to go to different tracks again this year.


The next two races are very important for the Championship battle, how are you preparing for the final two races of the season?

MV: I'm feeling calm, I know that I will always try to do the best that I can and we'll just find out where we are going to end up. Nothing has been decided yet and we are all up for the challenge, there's still a lot of racing left to do and we are going to give it our all that's for sure. It's going to be an exciting end to the season.


You have now experienced the Jeddah track on the sim, what did you make of it?

Sergio Perez: It looks like a really fast circuit, so I am excited to get out there and see how it feels in the car for real. I don't think I've ever driven on such a fast circuit before with so many high-speed corners, so I think it will be quite a challenge. Everyone is in the same position and hasn't had the opportunity to race there yet so practise sessions will prove to be very important to get our eye in.


Reflecting on the fourth place in Qatar, do those points now feel very important in the context of the race for the Constructors' Championship?

SP: Those points in Qatar and the last three races were really important in the Constructors' Championship. We've managed to close the gap to Mercedes and now it's time to go all in, we've got nothing to lose, and we will give our very best. If we manage to have two perfect races as a Team then I am sure that we are going to be able to come out on top.


You have been in Formula One for 10 years but how does racing in this intense title fight compare to previous experiences?

SP: It is a very unique challenge, and these final two races will epitomise that. I'm enjoying it a lot coming to the end of the season with such an important fight on our hands. I'm really looking forward to Jeddah and then Abu Dhabi, this is why you start racing, for moments like this.


https://www.pitpass.com/71426/Saudi-...eview-Red-Bull


Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - McLaren

Lando Norris: "The track in Jeddah is going to be fun, it's a really fast and flowing track with close walls, which will create a unique challenge. I've been driving the circuit in the simulator to get up to speed with the layout, which is really important when arriving at a new venue. Qualifying in these cars at this circuit is going to be a very cool experience, and will set us up for a strong race on Sunday. We're going to be giving it our all right up until the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi, to finish in the best possible position in both championships."


Daniel Ricciardo: "Coming off the back of an intense but ultimately disappointing triple-header, it's been good to take some time out of the car and reset for the final two races of the year. We don't really know what to expect in Jeddah, but we've been working hard as a team back in the UK to prepare for the event, and we head to the Middle East ready to fight. We'll be doing our best to bring home some decent points and end the season on a high."


Andreas Seidl, Team Principal: "We head back to the desert for the final two races of the 2021 season, and our first stop is another new venue at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. With two new venues in succession, the team back at the factory has been working hard to prepare, and we've used the window between Qatar and Saudi to give the drivers time in the simulator in preparation for heading out on track this Friday.


"Although the last triple-header didn't go our way, we're still committed to applying everything we've learned during the last race weekends and fighting for the best possible finishes we can achieve between now and the last lap in Abu Dhabi. This season has been an intense and exciting battle, but it's not over yet and we want to finish it on a high."


https://www.pitpass.com/71427/Saudi-...review-McLaren


Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Alpine

Alpine F1 Team heads to Saudi Arabia for the first ever Grand Prix in the country and the penultimate round of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With a new venue ahead and the season nearing its conclusion, Sporting Director Alan Permane discusses the unique challenges heading to the brand-new Jeddah Corniche Circuit.


The team ended the triple header with a fantastic third place in Qatar. How do you reflect on the weekend and the result for the team?

Alan Permane: It was a great way to end a tough triple header and it gives the trackside team and both factories a huge lift at the end of this long season. We executed a strong weekend across the whole team and both drivers were happy with the overall feel of the car. Fernando seemed particularly happy with the car and that showed on Sunday with his fantastic podium finish. It's been a long time coming for him, but thoroughly deserved after his strong comeback so far this year. Esteban also scored his best result since Hungary and his efforts to slow down the Red Bull showed the team spirit that runs through this team. Ultimately, we can go into the final two races full of confidence and ready to score a decent points haul at both events, as we look to finish ahead of Alpha Tauri in fifth place in the constructors' standings.


It's a new circuit and venue in Saudi Arabia. How has the team prepared for racing in Jeddah?

AP: As for any circuit we have been using our simulation tools to optimise the car setup before arriving in Jeddah. Both drivers will be familiar with the track layout having run in our driver-in-the-loop simulator. Qualifying and the race will take place in the evenings, under the lights - so this add another dimension for the engineers as FP1 and FP3 will be during the day (although late in the day) and we will face very different temperatures session to session. We looked quite strong in similar conditions in Qatar, and we aim to pick-up where we left off two weeks ago.


The circuit itself is being touted as the fastest street track in the world. What challenges will this bring?

AP: The layout certainly looks exciting and will be challenging for the drivers. Being a street track there are likely to be walls instead of run-off areas and this of course adds pressure for them. Tyres, as always, will play a large part in the weekend and adapting the cars while learning about the track and its impact on tyres on Friday will be crucial to a successful weekend. Despite a strong weekend for us in Qatar, we have to focus on delivering a consistent weekend and a double points finish, our third in a row, will be the target.


Esteban Ocon scored ten points in Qatar last time out to contribute to the team's fantastic performance. The Frenchman is keeping focused for the final two races, beginning with a visit to the streets of Jeddah for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.


How do you prepare for a new circuit?

Esteban Ocon: It's going to be interesting to head to Saudi Arabia for the first time and discover another new circuit. It's always an exciting experience to learn a new track, which we also had in Qatar last time out. Hopefully Jeddah will be just as good for us as Losail and we can be competitive. Preparation is the key to getting on the pace at new places. The guys have worked hard in running simulations and understanding everything as best as possible, and we had a good day on the simulator to get dialled in to the circuit so we don't have any surprises when we get there this week. I like these kind of crazy tracks - like Baku for example. It pushes everything to the limit, and I think that will be fun.


What do you know so far about the Jeddah Corniche Circuit?

EO: The circuit looks quite demanding as it's a fast street track with the walls close all the time. It's extremely high speed with a lot of chicanes and fast corners one after the other with little room for rest. With so many corners, it presents a challenge for the engineers to work out how best to set up the car with so many demands. It's a long lap too, so I think it's going to be very physical for us, and it's important we stay focused during the race.


What was the feeling after Qatar with the team's strong performance?

EO: I was very happy to contribute to a very good team performance in Qatar. It was great to see Fernando on the podium too. He's been outstanding this season and it's a pleasure to be his team-mate and work with him for these big team results. One thing is clear, though, and that is the season is not over until the chequered flag drops in Abu Dhabi. We've put ourselves in a strong position to claim fifth in the championship, but we know anything can happen in a race and we will remain ready to seize any opportunity. The team and I are feeling motivated to finish the season with double points across the next two races.


Fernando Alonso arrives in Saudi Arabia having scored his 98th career podium in Formula 1 at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix two weeks ago. His attention now shifts to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Formula 1's first-ever race weekend in Jeddah.


Now the dust has settled on Qatar, how do you reflect on adding your 98th career podium there?

Fernando Alonso: It was incredible. The team deserved the result and we executed everything as well as we could have from Friday through to Sunday. In the race we started very well and once the positions had settled, we were in a fight with the Red Bull of Sergio Perez. Everyone did their role perfectly, from the pitstops, through to the strategy and Esteban, who fought like a lion on track. We pushed like mad to ensure third position was secured. It was a long wait for me to be on the podium again, Hungary 2014 was the last time, so it was very sweet to be up there again. It's my first with Alpine and hopefully it's something we can use to drive forward into the final two races and next year. It was also very important in the battle for fifth in the Constructors' Championship and while we need to stay on our toes, it was a very strong result for the team.


You've never raced in Jeddah before. What are you expecting from racing there?

FA: It'll be a new experience for everyone up and down the grid. From what I've seen and analysed with the team, it'll be a very fast circuit. I'm not sure we can make comparisons yet, maybe ask me again after Friday when we've done some running. As with any new track you have to prepare for the weekend thoroughly and look into every detail. We've been to a few new circuits already this year so we have an idea what we need to look out for, but a new venue can throw up many surprises. You never know what can happen, let's hope for another strong weekend.


Do you enjoy racing at night in Formula 1?

FA: Yes, it definitely has a special feel to it. I've raced in Le Mans and other categories where it's normal to race at night. But you have to remember there was a time when we didn't have any night races in Formula 1 and losing the light during a Sunday was always something you didn't want to happen as it meant you couldn't keep racing. I said to the team in Qatar that I could have driven there all night and into the morning had they given me enough fuel. We have many races at night now and it's just a part of Formula 1. It would be strange not to have them. It makes you wonder what will be next in ten years or so that we didn't think was probable in the sport. The sport is always evolving not just on the track but off it too, so it'll be exciting to see what is the next innovation that comes into our world.

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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Williams

The penultimate round of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship sees the Team head to Saudi Arabia and the ancient port city of Jeddah for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend. We do so with heavy hearts following the passing of our Founder and Former Team Principal, Sir Frank Williams at the age of 79. Sir Frank was a racer at his very core, and we will be racing in his honour this weekend, with numerous tributes planned to celebrate his extraordinary life.


The venue for this weekend's race is the temporary Jeddah Corniche Circuit which weaves and sweeps its way along the coastal resort's waterfront. Despite featuring the most corners on the 2021 calendar, the track also claims the title of Formula One's fastest ever street circuit, with speeds set to average near 252km/h, quicker than those at Silverstone. The FW43B will be illuminated by the city's lighting as it contends with the quick, winding bends of the 6.174km track under the setting sun, adding to the unique atmosphere of the Kingdom's first Formula One weekend.


Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance: The sad events of last weekend mean that this is our first race weekend without Sir Frank Williams as the patriarch and figurehead of the Williams organisation. Although he had only very rarely been at the track in recent years, he still had a strong presence in the garage; his passion, strength and unstinting enthusiasm providing additional motivation to those of us fortunate enough to race the cars bearing his name. Although an era ended last weekend, Frank's legacy will live on and we will continue to race in the manner that he would expect, drawing upon his memory as a source of pride and inspiration. We send the Williams family our deepest sympathies and reassure them that we will continue to honour his legend.


For the penultimate round of the 2021 F1 Championship we go to another new venue. The brand-new Jeddah Corniche Circuit sits by the Red Sea in the modern port city of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The circuit is a big contrast to the Losail Circuit in Qatar and features a very long lap with a multitude of fast sweeping corners, all set within a street circuit. We will need to see how much grip the newly laid surface offers, but the natural layout of the corners means that it is very much a high-speed circuit, which should flow nicely and encourage some fascinating racing. The drivers will enjoy it and they will get a lot of satisfaction from a single flat-out qualifying lap.
The late sessions under floodlights will be a big feature of the event, both visibly and in terms of the car and tyre behaviour. We can expect quite a variety of approaches to setup and tyre use, and it is likely that most drivers will still be refining their car setups as we head into the night-time qualifying session on Saturday. With each lap in excess of 6km, the drivers won't get too many attempts at each corner sequence prior to qualifying and this will add to the pressure and should help deliver an exciting session in which the most adaptable and instinctive drivers should excel.


In recognition of the street circuit setting, Pirelli have provided tyres from the middle of their compound range, which should ensure a good level of grip and the possibility of mixed strategies on Sunday.


With two races of the long 2021 season remaining, we are focussed on delivering everything that the FW43B is capable of and signing-off the season with some positive momentum to take into 2022. We aren't going to see any inclement weather in Saudi Arabia or Abu Dhabi and so we will need to concentrate on maximising the tyre performance and giving the drivers the best possible opportunities to push the car to its absolute limits: we will need to rely on basic race engineering skills.


George Russell: It's with a great sadness that we head to Saudi Arabia this weekend following the passing of Sir Frank, but as a team we are determined to pay our respects and honour him in the way we know he would want us to; by racing. In terms of British sport, Sir Frank was an incredibly important figure. Not just because of the adversity he faced, but because of the success that the team went on to achieve following his accident. He was somebody that so many people looked up to. He would be wheeled around the whole factory and there was this presence in the room whenever he was around. It motivated the team to really get on with their jobs and be so dedicated, because of the man he was.


On track, I am looking forward to getting my first look at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. It is sure to be an exhilarating track to drive with its high-speed nature and, when you couple that with the fact it's a street circuit and the walls will be close, I'm sure it will be a thrilling spectacle both inside and outside the car. As we head into this final double-header of the season, our full focus as a team remains on consolidating our position in the Constructors' Championship and we will be giving it absolutely everything to do so.


Nicholas Latifi: There is no doubt that the whole the whole team will be racing for Sir Frank this weekend. His contribution to Formula One cannot be underestimated, and to represent his name on the world stage has been an honour. We'll continue to push hard to take the team back up the grid.


I'm looking forward to experiencing the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and discovering another brand-new track. Street circuits are always exciting; the extra adrenaline that you get from driving between the tight city walls makes it really enjoyable, despite also being an extra challenge. From what I've experienced in the simulator, the high-speed nature of the circuit is going to make things quite intense. There are a lot of corners, most of them very quick, so it will be an exciting track to drive. This will also be my first street race held at night, which adds another interesting element that I'm looking forward to tackling.
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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Ferrari

The final double-header of the Formula 1 season is about to get underway. There are two races on consecutive weekends in the Middle East, starting in Saudi Arabia and moving on to Abu Dhabi, the latter traditionally hosting the final round of the season. Saudi Arabia's debut race takes place in Jeddah, one of the major cities in the country, with its main focus being tourism and business. This city of four million inhabitants has already hosted major sports events, such as the final of the Supercoppa Italiana in 2019 and the Spanish Supercoppa in 2020. Formula 1 is in fact the third major motor sport event to be held in Saudi Arabia, following on from Formula E, which has held 3 E-Prix at the Al Diriyya street circuit and the 2020 Dakar, which ran through the desert areas of Jeddah, Riyadh and Quiddiya.


The circuit, known as the Jeddah Corniche, as a long section follows the coastline, measures 6.175 kilometres, making it the second longest track on the calendar after Spa-Francorchamps. Where it differs from other street circuits is in its flowing corners without the usual 90 degree turns passing close to the walls. There are also sections that look like being very high speed, with some simulations suggesting a top speed of over 320 km/h at turn 27, with an average lap speed that could exceed 260 km/h. Three DRS zones are planned, while other sections also offer overtaking possibilities. There are 50 laps in the race (308.750 kms).
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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN heads to Jeddah for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the penultimate round of the 2021 season, to take place this weekend on the city's Corniche Circuit.


The streets of Jeddah have been busy places for hundreds of years: pilgrims on their Hajj would transit through this gateway to Mecca, filling the city with foreign accents and colours of faraway lands and turning this part of Hejaz, languidly laying on the shores of the Red Sea, into one of the most bustling and cosmopolitan of the whole Kingdom. After sunset, under the light of stars and torches, the haggling of the markets would stop and different sounds, voices and music would fill the air of those long Arabian nights. The stories of that time still echo through the labyrinthine streets of the old town, and so do the influences of the many people who ruled this city - the Turks, the Wahabis and many more in past times.


Those streets are busy and lively today, with vibrant souqs framed by coral-coloured houses, the old palatial abodes of merchants, where the local and the foreign meet: those streets are going to be even busier still, as the merchants of speed come to town.

Like a modern-day caravan, the circus of Formula One will bring its eclectic mix of tongues, colours and wares - and while in the past the riches on offer were precious metals and spices, today's prizes are made of trophies and points.


After sunset, no longer under the stars but in the light of thousands of floodlights, the city's waterfront will fill up with the sound of engines. Not unlike the merchants of old, these outsiders will strut and barter, some coming away winners, some losers, on a hot Arabian night. It's a story as old as the sand of the desert: a modern take on the tales that have been shared for centuries, here in Jeddah.


Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal: "The team is ready as we enter the final stretch of the season. We head to Saudi Arabia with the curiosity that always occurs when a new track makes it to the calendar, and the confidence in our means as we aim to get back to scoring ways. Qatar was a bit of an outlier in which we didn't have the same pace we showed after the summer break, but we know we can be back fighting for top ten placements on both Saturday and Sunday in Jeddah. As always, we will need to do a good job straight from FP1 to maximise our chances, but even more so on a completely new track: every minute will be crucial to gather information about the circuit, the tyres and every other factor that will have an impact on qualifying and the race."


Kimi Raikkonen: "We are heading to another new track and, like last time out in Doha, preparing for the race in the most effective way will be crucial. The track looks fast and, as a street circuit, it's a place where you need to be focused all the time: I am curious to drive it and won't form an opinion about it until then. It's going to be interesting and I don't see any reason, if we do our job properly, why we wouldn't be as competitive as we have been in the last few months. For sure, part of what will make or break a good result will be our readiness to make the most of the circumstances, but that's not different from every other weekend."


Antonio Giovinazzi: "Two more races until the end of the season means two chances to have a good result to finish off the year with a smile. The last few weeks have been quite busy for me, but I find this keeps me focused and fired up for this weekend of racing. The track in Jeddah is a big question mark for everyone, nobody has raced on it so, in a sense, we are all starting from scratch here. It can be an opportunity for us and we'll need to do our homework to make sure we give ourselves the best chance. It's early to say if this layout will work well for us or not, but I want to think we can give a good account of ourselves."
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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Pirelli

For the first visit to the spectacular new Jeddah street circuit in Saudi Arabia, the 34th country to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, Pirelli is bringing the three compounds in the middle of the range: the C2 as the P Zero White hard, C3 as the P Zero Yellow medium, and C4 as the P Zero Red soft: the most commonly-selected nomination this year.


Jeddah is the second consecutive brand new circuit this year after Qatar two weeks ago, although the two tracks are completely different in terms of stress on the tyres - with Qatar being one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar for lateral forces. Jeddah is even more of a novel experience as the track has only just been completed, with very little data to rely on.


Existing data and simulations from teams suggested the three middle compounds in the range are the best option for Jeddah and they should be well-suited to the demands of this very fast and flowing street race, run over 50 laps.


Track Characteristics



The track has been designed by well-known circuit architect Hermann Tilke and is located in Jeddah's Corniche area. This is the first proper street circuit since Baku in June.


This 6.174-kilometre track - which runs alongside the coast - is the longest street circuit on the calendar (the second-longest of the entire year, after Spa) and is also set to be one of the fastest too, with an average speed of over 250kph predicted in simulations. That's only just behind Monza, well-known as the 'Temple of Speed'.


One of the most demanding of the 27 corners is Turn 13: a left-hander featuring 12-degree banking that should place high g forces on the tyres. Jeddah has more corners than any other track on the calendar, which will keep the tyres working hard.


Many parts of the circuit are quite narrow and unforgiving, with the walls close to the side of the track. This could lead to a reasonably high safety car probability, affecting strategy.


Jeddah is a night race, like all the last three races of the season, with the grand prix getting underway at 20:30 local time. This means that the pattern of track temperature is different to a normal race, with temperatures dropping over the course of each session. FP1 and FP3 are held just before sunset, with only FP2 on Friday and qualifying on Saturday (both starting at 20:00) likely to be representative of the race.


Conditions are set to be warm but humid, with the track located right along the northern coast at Jeddah. As it's never been used before, drivers can expect a slippery and 'green' track at the start of the weekend. Formula 2 and a Porsche competition are running as support events, which will help track evolution.


Mario Isola: "Jeddah is probably the biggest unknown we face all year, as with the track being completed very close to the race. As a result, we can only rely on simulations from F1 and the teams, along with other information we've collected, to come up with our nomination.


"This street circuit looks set to be quite different to anything else, and the high speeds with fast corners will obviously play a big part in the way that the tyres behave. Jeddah has more corners than any other track on the calendar, and one of them - Turn 13 - also has 12-degree banking, so there are plenty of different elements that will keep the tyres working hard."


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F1 Debrief @f1debrief · 22h


#SaudiArabianGP Tο σύστημα εισαγωγής αέρα της RB16B και o κινητήρας της Honda στην AT02. #F1GR #F1 [foto] Giorgio Piola

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Bottas aprueba el circuito.

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La «sinuosa» entrada al pit lane.

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Recién finalizada la sesión FP1 y los "algoritmos ziguísticos" echando humo

No pude seguir la sesión, por lo que no sé las condiciones en las que cada piloto hizo su mejor tiempo, por tanto, mejor coger los gráficos con "una tonelada de sal"

LH vs. MV: Comparativa "telemétrica": Canal de "Velocidad":

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Los números de la F.P. 1:

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FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2021 - Jeddah Corniche Circuit
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Viernes, 3 de diciembre de 2021





Lewis HAMILTON ha estado escondido en el estreno de la F1 en el circuito de Jeddah pero al final no pudo resistirse a marcar el mejor tiempo en los instantes finales de estos primeros entrenamientos libres.

Puede que el circuito sea nuevo pero no los tres pilotos que ocupan las tres primeras posiciones, ya que tras Hamilton han terminado VERSTAPPEN y BOTTAS.

Últimamente, GASLY parece que esté subido en un Red Bull en vez de un Alpha Tauri y sigue quedando arriba, esta vez en la cuarta posición. Todo lo contrario que Checo PÉREZ, que ha terminado undécimo. Estamos acostumbrados a ver a Checo de menos a más a lo largo del fin de semana pero debería ponerse las pilas lo antes posible si quiere servir de ayuda a Red Bull y a Verstappen.

GIOVINAZZI parce que quiere dejarse ver antes de irse y ha terminado quinto, justo por delante de los Ferrari de Carlos SAINZ y de LECLERC.

El circuito se ve muy rápido y la cercanía de los muros lo hace más interesante. En esta sesión no se han visto muchos errores, veremos qué pasa en cuanto los pilotos pillen confianza.

A todos les ha sorprendido encontrar más agarre del esperado. También habrá que esperar a la próxima sesión, que será ya en horario nocturno y con temperaturas bastante más bajas.

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Recién finalizada la sesión FP1 y los "algoritmos ziguísticos" echando humo

Madre mía, McH y tú os habéis convertido en unos yonkis «cazaziguadatos». Estáis deseando que comience una sesión para que en cuanto acabe podáis ir a pillar unos "algoritmos ziguísticos" . Miedo me dais esta pretemporada.







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Casco de Russell homenaje a Sir Frank. Por cierto, menuda cara de circunstancia. Este niño iba para actor dramático.

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Williams lleva una decoración especial en recuerdo de su fundador.

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El resto de equipos se han sumado al homenaje colocando pegatinas en su coche, como Red Bull.








Alfa Romeo.







Y Haas.