After a tough Bahrain round, Racing Bulls drivers Hadjar and Lawson aim to turn things around on Jeddah’s lightning-fast street circuit.
After a tough start to the season in Bahrain, Isack Hadjar is eyeing a strong comeback at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. The Racing Bulls driver is optimistic, trusting the team’s efforts and aiming for a top-10 finish on one of the fastest tracks on the calendar.
“I’m really looking forward to racing in Jeddah again. I’ve raced there in Formula 2, so I know the track well,” Hadjar said. “Last weekend was disappointing—it was the first time this season we struggled with performance—but the team has been working hard to understand what went wrong.”
“We’ve learned a lot, and I believe we can bounce back here. The goal is clear: fight for Q3 and score some points at the fastest street circuit of the year.”
On the other side of the garage, Liam Lawson is also hoping to turn things around after two challenging races. Jeddah will be a new experience for him in a Formula 1 car, and he’s ready for the unique demands of the high-speed street layout.
“I’m excited to be back in the car and to wrap up this triple-header,” Lawson shared. “Jeddah is a crazy-fast circuit, and it demands total commitment. I haven’t raced it in F1 before, but based on how quick it felt in F2, I can only imagine what it’ll be like now.”
“Having those two race weekends under my belt has helped me understand what we need to improve. Now it’s about putting all that learning into action and delivering a strong performance in Saudi Arabia.”
Racing Bulls Sporting Director Alan Permane outlined the team’s focus heading into the weekend:
“After a disappointing round in Bahrain, we head to Jeddah determined to move up the midfield and get back into the points. This is one of the fastest and most challenging circuits of the year, with 27 corners—the most of any track on the calendar.”
“Jeddah usually sees a one-stop strategy, but this year’s race is being held in April for the first time, meaning higher track and air temperatures. Plus, Pirelli is bringing softer tyre compounds than in previous seasons, which adds an extra layer to race strategy.”
“The track rewards cars with strong high-speed stability and quick direction changes. We’ll also need a lower-drag setup than what we’ve used so far, so expect to see updated front and rear wings when we hit the track on Friday.”
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