Peter Windsor believes one track on the Formula 1 calendar is simply ‘asking for trouble’

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Peter Windsor has admitted he doesn’t enjoy watching Formula 1 races at Jeddah due to the track’s layout and the barriers’ proximity.

The F1 paddock will be heading to Saudi Arabia for the second race of the season and Sergio Perez will be hoping he can return to the top step of the podium.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Peter Windsor has shared his thoughts on the Middle Eastern street circuit.

There have been plenty of changes to the Formula 1 calendar in recent years.

Liberty Media are desperate to expand the schedule around the world while also promoting the sport as much as possible in the United States.

Miami has been a decent addition to the grid while Las Vegas was a huge success on its debut outing even if the event started in the worst possible way.

A race that has somewhat gone under the radar since it was first held in 2021 is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The night race in Jeddah has had three different winners in its first three years, but Windsor isn’t a fan of the track for Formula 1.

It’s extremely quick in areas and then very narrow, making it very challenging for drivers.

It puts them under even more pressure than the likes of Monaco or Singapore where the average speeds are slightly lower.

A mistake in the wrong part of the circuit at the Saudi Arabian GP could be very dangerous.

Windsor not a fan of Formula 1 race in Jeddah

Speaking about the track next to the Red Sea, Windsor said: “I don’t like it at all. I find that bit when you get to those quick corners with a guard rail on both sides and that curb that they hit sometimes, what is that all about?

“It’s like asking for trouble. I like quick corners but what I don’t like about that is that if somebody does have a moment and let’s say he’s just out of sight at the corner ahead you could have a massive two-car crash, absolutely massive.

“The hairs are always standing on the back of my hands when we’re onboard on that section of road, I just don’t like it.”

There will be Formula 1 fans who agree with Windsor that the race in Jeddah does put drivers under incredible pressure.

Mick Schumacher had a big crash in 2021 which led to a red flag and the subsequent drama between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen where the Dutchman was penalised for an illegal overtaking move.

Nicholas Latifi hit the wall the following year bringing out a safety car but so far there haven’t been any serious collisions.

Safety is paramount in Formula 1 and every precaution would have been taken to make sure all 20 drivers are safe.

But the speeds that they reach on a street circuit are unprecedented and much quicker than anything seen in Formula E for example.