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For the second week running there’s a Formula 1 race on a Saturday as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix hosts the second round of the 2024 season. Here’s the timings you need to know for qualifying and the race
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix hosts the second round of the 2024 F1 season, with the race taking place on a Saturday for the second week in a row. Teams and drivers are eager to challenge Max Verstappen and Red Bull after their dominant performance in the season opener at Bahrain. The event in Jeddah marks the fourth time the F1 field has raced on the street track there, with the race once again finishing under lights. Jeddah is three hours ahead of GMT, with qualifying scheduled for 8pm local time (5pm UK) on Friday, and the race starting at the same time on Saturday. It’ll be the fourth consecutive grand prix to finish under lights, continuing a streak that began at the Las Vegas GP in November.
