Race 5 - 2025 Saudi Arabia GP [Jeddah Corniche Circuit]

[Nitrodaze]

We arrive at the end of the triple header at the Power Track of Jeddah. This is a track where engine and downforce make a big difference. We have noticed that the competition is right on the coattails of the McLarens. The slightest of mistakes is punished severely, as Norris and Hamilton found in Bahrain.

There are suggestions of a crisis at Redbull as their form has fallen behind Ferrari. Everyone is anticipating a Verstappen move to another team. Russell seems vulnerable, even with stellar performances. That is one to discuss another day.
Ferrari's new floor exposes a three tenths gap to the leaders. LeClerc's new driving style does seem enough to bridge the gap. Like Redbull, Ferrari is beginning to show some level of panic. They are looking like repeating what happened last season; they may arrive at the party too late to win anything.

This race shall establish which McLaren driver has the impetus to win the driver's championship of 2025. Norris has lost is speed somehow and is suffering for it. He needs to adapt his driving for this fast track and reclaim the headlines. Piastri shall go very well on this sort of track, hence it would be down to very fine margins between the Papaya lads.

Can Ferrari put pressure on Mercedes for a podium position? Can Hamilton get closer to LeClerc in quali? Can Russell win the Jeddah race against the odds?