F1 25 Saudi Arabia Setups

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is one of the fastest and most intense tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. It’s a high-speed street circuit with minimal run-off, blind corners, and rapid direction changes. To be fast here, you need precision, confidence, and sharp reactions — mistakes are brutally punished.

Sector 1: Turns 1–6

✅ Turn 1–2 (First Chicane)

• Brake just after the 100m board; turn in aggressively for the left-right.
• Cut as much curb as possible, but avoid invalidating the lap.
• Quick flick right for Turn 2 — be patient on throttle to avoid snapping the rear.

✅ Turn 3–6 (High-Speed Sweepers)

• After exiting Turn 2, you’re flat through Turns 3–4.
• Turn 6 is a flat-out kink, but car placement matters; hug the left to set up the next chicane.

Sector 2: Turns 7–16

✅ Turns 7–8–9 (Technical Chicane)

• Big braking zone; brake hard and shift down fast.
• Use the inside curb but avoid unsettling the car.
• Smooth throttle on exit — traction matters here.

✅ Turns 10–13 (Super Fast Sweepers)

• This section is Jeddah’s signature: flat or near-flat, ultra-fast left-right-left-right.
• Commitment is everything; lift only slightly if the car’s understeering.
• Precision is key — walls are very close, and a mistake here usually ends your lap.

✅ Turns 14–16 (Mid-Speed Section)

• Brake late and turn in confidently.
• Watch for oversteer on exit; smooth throttle pickup is critical.

Sector 3: Turns 17–27

✅ Turn 17–22 (Flowing Section)

• Series of medium-speed bends; use minimal steering input to maintain speed.
• Stay focused — these corners come rapidly, and walls leave no room for error.

✅ Turns 23–25 (High-Speed Left-Right-Left)

• One of the most thrilling sections — near flat, but your line is critical.
• Carrying momentum here gives a huge advantage onto the back section.

✅ Turn 27 (Final Hairpin)

• Hard braking at the 100m board.
• Focus entirely on exit; this leads onto the long DRS straight.
• Don’t overslow — better to slightly under-rotate and carry speed onto the main straight.

Car Setup Tips

• Wings: Medium to low downforce — straight-line speed is critical, but you still need stability in the fast sweepers.
• Suspension: Soft enough to handle the curbs but stiff enough to stay sharp in direction changes.
• Brakes: Medium pressure; the track has some heavy braking zones but also lots of gentle lifts.
• Differential: Open on entry to help rotation in tight corners; slightly more locked on exit for traction.
• Ride Height: Low — the track is smooth and rewards aero.

Driving Tips

✅ Maximize corner exits: Particularly out of Turn 27 — the main straight is where you gain or lose tenths.
✅ Be brave in high-speed sections: Jeddah rewards drivers who trust the car through the blind, fast sweepers.
✅ Watch tire temps: Rear tires can overheat if you’re too aggressive on traction zones.
✅ ERS management: Save energy for the DRS zones — don’t waste it in the medium-speed sections.

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