F1 Nation Why ‘high-speed, risk v reward’ Jeddah could throw up some surprises – 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Preview with Alpine Test + Reserve Driver Paul Aron
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Apr 17, 2025 AI Snips
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Paul's First F1 Weekend Experience
- Paul Aron experienced his first official F1 weekend trackside in Bahrain with Alpine.
- The team scored their first points of the season, reflecting a significant turnaround from last year.
Jeddah's Unique Circuit Challenges
- Jeddah is a very high-speed street circuit with a smooth surface, opposite of Bahrain's rough, low-speed track.
- Car setup here demands strong front-end grip and a delicate balance to warm up tires without overheating.
Risk and Reward Mindset at Jeddah
- Drivers must adopt a risk and reward mindset at Jeddah due to high-speed blind corners surrounded by walls.
- They tend to push harder mainly during qualifying to minimize unnecessary risk before then.