2025 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Highlights

Under the bright lights of Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Aston Martin’s duo had strong starts. Beginning on the Medium tyre, Fernando entered the top 10 after starting from P13, while Lance on the Hard compound gained two positions.

Nineteen laps into the race, Fernando pitted from P12 for Hards. On this tyre, he made a number of overtakes throughout the duration of the Grand Prix.

By Lap 39, Lance still hadn’t pitted. With Fernando running behind him in P13, the team chose to switch the positions of our drivers ahead of Lance’s pit.

Lance was the final driver to make his pitstop. He came in at the end of Lap 40 for Medium tyres.

Fernando Alonso, Driver, Aston Martin F1 Team

Fernando Alonso described the race as demanding, akin to “50 Qualifying laps.” Despite the effort, points eluded him: “We focused on staying within DRS range of our rivals and capitalised on their mistakes where possible.”

Alonso remained resolute: “Improvements to the car are necessary, and we’re all committed to elevating our performance. With Miami on the horizon, our determination remains unwavering.”

Lance Stroll, Driver, Aston Martin F1 Team

Lance Stroll reflected on a challenging race starting from P16, emphasising the team’s strategic gamble: “We opted for a longer first stint, hoping for a Safety Car opportunity, but unfortunately, it didn’t play out in our favour. Despite this, we took our chances to gain positions, knowing we had nothing to lose.”

Acknowledging room for improvement, Stroll remained optimistic: “We’re still far from our desired competitive position. We’re relentlessly pushing to enhance our performance, especially as the season progresses.”

Andy Cowell, CEO & Team Principal, Aston Martin F1 Team

Reflecting on a race where strategies diverged, Andy Cowell praised the drivers’ relentless effort: “Both Fernando and Lance executed their respective strategies well tonight. Fernando’s start on Mediums and Lance’s extended stint on Hards showcased our adaptability.”

Cowell emphasised the race’s intensity in challenging conditions: “It was a flat-out, demanding race under hot temperatures, which tested all drivers to their limits. While points narrowly slipped away, it was a well-managed effort overall.”

Looking ahead, Cowell highlighted the team’s focus on improvement: “Following an intense triple-header, we’ll regroup to refine every aspect and unlock greater performance from the car.”

1. Previous
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
5. 4
6. 5
7. 6
8. 7
9. 8
10. 9
11. 10
12. 11
13. Next