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Round 2 · 2023 Completed

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix took place at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as round 2 of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Sergio Perez won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Jeddah circuit layout
Round
2
Season
2023
Circuit
Jeddah
Dates
17–19 Mar 2023
Race winner
Sergio Perez

2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race summary

Sergio Perez won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah, round 2 of the season. Perez crossed the line 5.355 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, with Fernando Alonso third. The race ran to 50 laps.

Sergio Perez took pole position with a 1:28.265. Perez converted P1 on the grid into the win. Max Verstappen gained the most places, going from P15 to P2.

Perez used two sets of tyres: medium and hard. Max Verstappen set the fastest lap, a 1:31.906 on lap 50.

The race had one safety car period. Two drivers retired: Alexander Albon and Lance Stroll. It stayed dry, with an air temperature around 26°C and the track around 32°C.

Key facts

Winner
Sergio Perez from P1
Winning margin
5.355s
Pole
Sergio Perez 1:28.265
Fastest lap
Max Verstappen 1:31.906, lap 50
Laps
50
Safety cars
1
Virtual safety cars
None
Retirements
2
Weather
Dry air 26°C, track 32°C

Weekend schedule

Practice 1 Practice 117 Mar 2023 Completed Practice 2 Practice 217 Mar 2023 Completed Practice 3 Practice 318 Mar 2023 Completed Qualifying Qualifying18 Mar 2023 Completed Race Race19 Mar 2023 Completed

Race result

Gap to leader

Classified finishers P2–P10 at the chequered flag, seconds behind the race winner

Gap to leader in seconds for classified finishers P2–P10 at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in other seasons