Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

What you need to know ahead of the Saudi Arabia GP weekend.

The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix weekend kicks off tomorrow and a lot has been going on in the run-up to the race. But don't worry, we have got you covered if you have missed anything. 

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 

How to Watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

For viewers in the United States, ESPN will be broadcasting the Sky F1 feed for those to enjoy. It's also live-streamed via fuboTV.

Viewers in the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or NowTV. 

Friday 17th March:

Free Practice 1: 16:30 - 17:30 local time

Free Practice 2: 20:00-21:00 local time

Saturday 18th March:

Free Practice 3: 16:30-17:30 local time

Qualifying: 20:00 -21:00 local time

Sunday 19th March:

Race: 20:00-22:00 local time

Drivers' Standings Ahead of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull - 25 points

2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull - 18 points

3. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin - 15 points

4. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari - 12 points

5. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes - 10 points

6. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin - 8 points

7. George Russell, Mercedes - 6 points

8. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo - 4 points

9. Pierre Gasly, Alpine - 2 points

10. Alex Albon, Williams - 1 point

11. Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri - 0 points

12. Logan Sargeant, Williams - 0 points

13. Kevin Magnussen, Haas - 0 points

14. Nyck de Vries, AlphaTauri - 0 points

15. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas - 0 points

16. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo - 0 points

17. Lando Norris, McLaren - 0 points

NC. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - 0 points

NC. Esteban Ocon, Alpine - 0 points

NC. Oscar Piastri, McLaren - 0 points

Constructors' Standings Ahead of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

1. Red Bull Racing - 43 points

2. Aston Martin - 23 points

3. Mercedes - 16 points

4. Ferrari - 12 points

5. Alfa Romeo - 4 points

6. Alpine - 2 points

7. Williams - 1 point

8. AlphaTauri - 0 points

9. Haas - 0 points

10. McLaren - 0 points

Charles Leclerc Receives 10-Place Penalty

Charles Leclerc has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty in the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This is due to the fact that Leclerc needs a third set of control electronics, which has already been used up.