F1 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Predictions: The Rise of Ferrari and Lando Norris

The triple header is headed towards the city of Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. We have the world’s fastest race track waiting for us to give the thrill and joy of Formula 1 under lights. It's a street circuit, and here we should have the car with the best balance and handling capabilities.

McLaren will arrive for the weekend with a lot of confidence, as their drivers secured a podium finish in Bahrain. At the same time, Red Bull, who enjoyed much success in the track, will try to bring back the best balance in their car to help Verstappen win the race. So check out our top 5 Predictions.

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Here are the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race predictions

1. Lando Norris will bounce back

McLaren is the strongest team on the grid, and there is no doubt that both Lando and Oscar are the best driver pair this season. Norris has found a new threat in his teammate, who now has more wins this year for McLaren. So, the British driver will give everything he can to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He is quick and aggressive, which is the best suited skill to master the Jeddah street track.

2. Ferrari will rise again

The Ferrari drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, had a great weekend at Bahrain. Their strategy was crucial in their P4 and P5 finish in a tough and draining race. Hamilton finally said he figured out how to drive the car in the post-race interview. If the legendary driver can put some more effort into qualifying, we could also see a double podium for the Italian team this week.

3. Red Bull does a decent job

Jeddah is a faster track, so the Red Bull team will be stronger in those faster sectors, setting some great lap times. We expect Max Verstappen to perform better than in Bahrain as the track is well-suited for the Dutchman. He could even sit on the pole position.

4. Oliver Bearman will save Haas

The Haas F1 team is doing great as they are topping the midfield with Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman and are doing a wonderful job. Bearman finished 10th in Bahrain after starting from last, and he is expected to score more points in the Saudi race. Haas will again be the best team in the midfield.

5. Kimi Antonelli will be the best rookie

There are five rookie drivers this year, and Kimi Antonelli is expected to be the best this weekend. He is quick, precise, and has the best car for a rookie. Mercedes will try to give him the best car setup that feels comfortable and balanced. As a result, he is likely to score more points than the other rookie drivers.

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