Did you predict another 1-2 result for Red Bull? Or that a Mercedes driver would finish on the podium? How many of your pre-race predictions for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were correct? Find out below!
1. WILL RED BULL RECORD A 1-2 RESULT?
1. Will Red Bull record a 1-2 result at the 2023 #SaudiArabianGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: YES
CORRECT ANSWER: YES
Red Bull did indeed take a 1-2 finish result at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez leading Max Verstappen home. Having also taken a 1-2 finish last time out, this is the first time since the 2009 British and German Grands Prix that Red Bull have recorded 1-2 finishes at consecutive races.
2. WILL BOTH FERRARI DRIVERS FINISH THE RACE?
2. Will both Ferrari drivers finish the 2023 #SaudiArabianGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: YES
CORRECT ANSWER: YES
Charles Leclerc took a grid penalty due to taking new power unit elements after suffering a failure in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Both he and team-mate Carlos Sainz reached the chequered flag at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
3. WILL WILLIAMS SCORE ANY POINTS?
3. Will Williams score a point at the 2023 #SaudiArabianGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: YES
CORRECT ANSWER: NO
After a promising showing in Bahrain, neither Williams driver was able to score in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Both drivers were out in Q1 on Saturday and on Sunday Alex Albon retired from the race with a brake failure. Logan Sargeant did manage to make the end of the race, coming home in 16th.
4. WHERE WILL THE BEST-PLACED MERCEDES DRIVER FINISH?
4. Where will the top finishing Mercedes driver finish in the 2023 #SaudiArabianGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: 4th OR 5th
CORRECT ANSWER: ON THE PODIUM
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton originally crossed the finish line in fourth and fifth at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. However, a post-race penalty for Fernando Alonso promoted Russell onto the podium.
5. WILL McLAREN REACH Q3?
5. Will either McLaren driver reach Q3 at the 2023 #SaudiArabianGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: NO
CORRECT ANSWER: YES
McLaren recorded their first Q3 appearance of the season at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix thanks to Oscar Piastri, who qualified in the top ten for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Lando Norris was eliminated in Q1 for only the second time in his career.
Let us know how you got on with this race’s predictions! There’ll be more predictions to be made ahead of the next Grand Prix. Follow Lights Out on twitter to take part: @LightsOutF1Blog!