Gasly Leads Frist Practice in Saudi Arabia, norris Close behind
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Pierre Gasly clocked the fastest time in the opening practice session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.The Alpine driverS performance suggests strong pace early in the weekend, setting the stage for a perhaps competitive race.
Tight Margins at the Top: Gasly Edges Out Norris
Gasly’s remarkable lap was nearly overshadowed by a close call with the wall, highlighting the high-stakes nature of the Jeddah circuit. Lando Norris followed closely behind, finishing just 0.007 seconds off Gasly’s pace. The McLaren driver’s session wasn’t without its challenges, as he navigated several off-track moments.
Leclerc and Piastri Show Promise
Charles Leclerc secured third place, with Oscar Piastri, fresh off a win in Bahrain, taking fourth. Piastri’s continued momentum suggests he’ll remain a strong contender throughout the weekend.
Verstappen and Tsunoda Outside Top Five
Reigning champion Max Verstappen finished the session in ninth place, while Yuki Tsunoda rounded out the top 10.Both Red Bull drivers will look to improve their pace in subsequent practice sessions.
Full Practice 1 Results (Top 10)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Lando norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- [Driver 5]
- [Driver 6]
- [Driver 7]
- [Driver 8]
- Max Verstappen (red Bull)
- Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
What position did Max Verstappen achieve in the first practice session?
Gasly Leads Frist Practice in Saudi Arabia, norris Close behind
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Pierre Gasly clocked the fastest time in the opening practice session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.The alpine driverS performance suggests strong pace early in the weekend, setting the stage for a perhaps competitive race.
Tight Margins at the Top: Gasly Edges Out norris
Gasly’s remarkable lap was nearly overshadowed by a close call with the wall, highlighting the high-stakes nature of the jeddah circuit. Lando norris followed closely behind, finishing just 0.007 seconds off gasly’s pace. The McLaren driver’s session wasn’t without its challenges, as he navigated several off-track moments.
Leclerc and piastri Show Promise
Charles Leclerc secured third place, with Oscar Piastri, fresh off a win in Bahrain, taking fourth.Piastri’s continued momentum suggests he’ll remain a strong contender throughout the weekend.
Verstappen and Tsunoda outside Top Five
Reigning champion Max Verstappen finished the session in ninth place, while Yuki Tsunoda rounded out the top 10.Both Red Bull drivers will look to improve their pace in subsequent practice sessions.
Full Practice 1 Results (Top 10)
- pierre gasly (alpine)
- Lando norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
Q&A: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Practice 1
- Who was the fastest driver in Practice 1?
- Pierre Gasly of Alpine set the fastest time.
- How close was the competition at the top?
- Incredibly close! Lando Norris finished just 0.007 seconds behind Gasly. In Formula 1, a thousandth of a second can make all the difference, so this is very tight!
- What challenges did the drivers face?
- The Jeddah circuit is known for its high speeds and tight corners. Several drivers, including Norris, had off-track moments, indicating the track’s demanding nature. Gasly had a close call with the wall.
- How did the reigning champion, Max Verstappen, perform?
- Verstappen finished in ninth place. He will have to improve his pace in the next sessions. Don’t count him out; he is one of the best drivers!
- Where can I find the full results?
- The full top 10 results are listed above. This gives you a good overview of the session; look out for the other sessions to follow your favorite drivers!
The first practice session sets the stage for an exciting Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. keep an eye on these drivers as the weekend unfolds!
