Overview

• McLaren showcased their superior pace in FP2, with Lando Norris setting the fastest time and Oscar Piastri close behind in second.
• Pierre Gasly surprised in FP1 by narrowly edging out Norris, signaling Alpine's potential competitiveness on the fast Jeddah street circuit.
• Carlos Sainz showed improved form with a top-five finish in FP2, while Fernando Alonso continued to struggle, placing 15th in his Aston Martin.
• The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, known for its high speeds and technical challenges, hosted practice sessions under varying conditions, with FP2 replicating the night-time setting for the race.
• Teams, including McLaren and Ferrari, introduced updates to their cars in Jeddah as they fine-tune setups ahead of Saturday's qualifying and Sunday’s race.