Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Practice Results: Round 2 of the 2024 F1 World Championship Unveiled

The free practice results of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have been published, which give an interesting idea of what to expect in the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso took the race in the 2nd Free Practice at the Corniche Circuit in Jeddah. leads with an impressive lap of 1:28.827 seconds.

The two-time world champion showed his skills by overcoming the competition, just over two tenths ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, who finished second with a time of 1:29.057 seconds. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was third, ensuring that the top teams were doing well at the top of the qualifying sessions.

The training session was characterized by intense competition, only one second separated the top 14 competitors. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez completed the top five, showing that the battle for the top positions will be fierce at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The session was not uneventful, however, as Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was recalled by the stewards after Williams’ Logan Sargeant was injured at Turn 10. This episode adds an element of drama to the build-up to the competition, as penalties and cautions can affect team strategy.

In addition, the remarkable debut of Oliver Bearman, who acts as a reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari, stands out. Bearman finished tenth, showing promise in his first appearance.

The full results of the 2nd free practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are as follows:

1. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:28.827
2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:29,057
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:29.158
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:29.180
5. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – 1:29.300
6. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:29.336
7. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 1:29.455
8. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 1:29.504
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpesi) – 1:29.528
10. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:29,594

The schedule reflects the intensity of the competition and the search for an advantage before qualifying and the race. With a mixture of experienced and newcomers, the second stage of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship in Saudi Arabia promises to be exciting and full of twists and turns.