The 2022 STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix season that was held at the Jeddah Corniche circuit witnessed thrilled, tough, and more challenging competitions compared to the previous season. The results were far from what many expected, and due to that, this season has left a distinct and rare imprint that might not happen again in the long history of Formula 1.
After F1 practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, Sunday 27 March was the day for the final race of the second round of the Formula 1 STC Saudi Grand Prix at the incredible Jeddah Corniche circuit.
What about the final race? It featured exciting competitions as well as more ambitious challenges and adrenaline, which ended with remarkable, distinct, and completely surprising results. Max Verstappen Red Bull team driver and Dutch world champion won the STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix 2022, where Charles Leclerc won second place.
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2022 Results
As previously said, the Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix for the year 2022, following fierce competition among competitors on the circuit to make this season one of the greatest, fastest challenging, and thrilling in the Formula One racing world.
But what was actually a big shock in the final race results is that Lewis Hamilton -the British driver for Mercedes and the winner of the 2021 Saudi Grand Prix Formula 1- won 10th place in this race! Which indicates the competitive strength and enthusiasm displayed by the competitors in the Formula 1 race at the Jeddah Corniche circuit, the fastest and largest in terms of a number of turns. It has the most roundabouts in the world; there are 27 of them (16 left and 11 right).
The 2022 F1 Saudi Arabian GP Standings
- First Pos: Max Verstappen - Red Bull Team - 25 Points
- Second Pos: Charles Leclerc - Ferrari Team - 19 Points
- Third Pos: Carlos Sainz- Ferrari Team - 15 Points
- Fourth Pos: Sergio Pérez - Red Bull Team - 12 Points
- Fifth Pos: George Russell - Mercedes Team - 10 Points
- Sixth Pos: Esteban Ocon - Alpine Team - 8 Points
- Seventh Pos: Lando Norris - McLaren Team - 6 Points
- Eighth Pos: Pierre Gasly - AlphaTauri Team - 4 Points
- Ninth Pos: Kevin Magnussen - Haas Team - 2 Points
- Tenth Pos: Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes Team - One Point
Thus, the second round of the 2022 Formula1 season concluded successfully, with Red Bull's world champion and Dutch driver Max Verstappen winning the 2022 F1 Saudi Grand Prix, which was held in Jeddah's Corniche Circut.
F1 teams will continue competing in a variety of countries, where the first round was held at Bahrain International Circuit, then the Second round at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, and other rounds will be in different countries.
The final race will be held at Yas Marina Circuit - the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will take place from the 18th to the 20th of November this year.
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