McKeon Division
Qualifying
Pole Time: 1:25.880
1. SLR Corey
2. SLR Ham19
3. SimbarocksONE
4. TSivertsen04
5. FGE Jacob
6. raceroller22
7. SparksYT15
8. SLR Jam40
9. dRaSt1k bLazE
10. SLR Medal2533
11. BRT Owen
12. SemmF1
13. Snypz SB
14. Lewisf1702
15. SLR EVVO
16. TMS SORA (QB)
Race
Fastest Lap: 1:30.270 - SLR Ham19
1. SLR Ham19
2. SLR Corey
3. SimbarocksONE
4. TMS SORA
5. SLR Jam40
6. FGE Jacob
7. SLR Medal2533
8. SparksYT15
9. dRaSt1k bLazE
10. raceroller22
11. Snypz SB
12. SemmF1 (DNF)
13. TSivertsen04 (DNF)
14. Lewisf1702 (DNF)
15. SLR EVVO (DNF)
16. BRT Owen (DNF)
Incident involving Sparks and Blaze - no further action.
Both drivers could have done more to avoid contact. Hard to tell if there would have been room for Blaze had he not lost the car slightly therefore neither driver can be deemed to be more at fault.
Division 2
The Saudi Arabia GP in SLR Division 2, Season 12, Round 2 at Jeddah, was set against a backdrop of heightened anticipation and unresolved drama. Massey F1, stepping in for SLR Marsh, added an element of unpredictability. The race followed a week of controversy from Bahrain, where a collision between SLR Liamm and Kirito (now SSR William) shifted the dynamics after an appeal. With SLR Liamm known for his previous pole position here and OwenHowell36 as the last season's winner, the stage was set. Adding to the intrigue was SLR Darnell, a driver with proven pace yet seeking his first SLR victory, all under the watchful eyes of the engaged and witty commentators.
Qualifying
Qualifying was charged with competition and precision. Kirito, now known as SSR William, set the early pace with a commendable lap, only to be quickly overtaken by SLR Darnell's exceptional timing. The lead shifted as drivers like UKBeastAssassin and Ski Fee pushed their limits, showcasing their ambitions for the season. F1ABQWERTY's struggles contrasted with the top performers, emphasizing the session's competitiveness. The commentators, SLR Corey and SLR Southerner, injected somehumour into the tense atmosphere, playfully discussing sheds and drill bits, while a spin from THATGUY (which guy? THATGUY!) added to the drama. In the end, UKBeastAssassin edged out SLR Darnell by a mere 11 thousandths to secure pole, setting the stage for an exciting race.
Race
The race was a whirlwind of action from start to finish. The drama began immediately with a Turn 1 crash involving Simon37M and GoldenEggFryer, prompting a Safety Car. The top spots saw UKBeastAssassin leading, with SLR Liamm and SLR Darnell in pursuit. Both Ferraris pitted early for new wings, drastically changing their race strategies. The race featured intense midfield tussles, notably between Coutinho and LSW Legend. Kislesko's impressive overtake and Ski Fee's spin added to the drama. Numerous Safety Car periods brought strategic depth, with Massey F1 making significant gains. SLR Darnell and SLR Liamm battled fiercely, while a late Safety Car, caused by TIR CODZILLA's crash, brought a final twist. This led to crucial pit stop decisions, reshaping the leaderboard.
In the final laps, tension soared with close battles, including a dramatic Ferrari collision as Kirito taps the rear of GEF’s car sending him into the wall on the penultimate lap from 3rd place! In a rare moment of shame and/or regret, Kirito reacts by retiring on track and leaving the league! But the race was not over yet as up front the leaders begin the final lap. Zach who had spent the previous lap protecting his teammate from fresh soft runners behind was now in ZachIsBeastMODE, as the defender turned attacker with an ambitious attempt at the final corner! Massey just about held on and clinched the victory in a thrilling 1-2 finish for Red Bull. This GP was a testament to the unpredictability and excitement of Division 2 racing here in SLR.
In the post-race interviews, SLR Liamm expressed a mix of satisfaction and disappointment. He lamented the Safety Car's impact on his race but acknowledged that finishing third was the best outcome under the circumstances. His focus was already on the upcoming Australian GP, where he aimed to excel in qualifying.
ZachIsBeast, on the other hand, shared his happiness and surprise at the race's outcome, particularly considering the late strategic calls. He felt confident going into Australia, buoyed by his performance.
Massey F1, the unexpected victor, reflected on his surprise at others pitting and his decision to stay out, which ultimately paid off. His victory as a reserve driver was a remarkable feat, and he humorously contemplated ways to race in Australia.
SLR Corey and SLR Southerner, the commentators, highlighted the race's entertainment value and the potential implications of Kirito's departure on the team dynamics.
Qualifying
Pole Time: 1:26.859
1. UKBeastAssassin
2. SLR Darnell
3. SLR Liamm
4. Simon37M
5. MasseyF1
6. GoldenEggFryer
7. PxrpHaze 44
8. Kislesko
9. TCP Coutinho 10
10. OwenHowell36
11. Ski Fee
12. LSW L3G3ND44
13. SSR William6414
14. THATGUY691244
15. Adrian VIII
16. TIRCODZILLA
17. F1ABQW3RTYYY
18. ZachIsBeast25
19. SLR Moley
20. SotierClock110
Race
Fastest Lap: 1:29.916 - SLR Liamm
1. Massey F1
2. ZachIsBeast25
3. SLR Liamm
4. Kislesko
5. SLR Darnell
6. Ski Fee
7. Adrian VIII
8. SLR Moley
9. SotierClock110
10. UKBeastAssassin
11. THATGUY691244
12. F1ABQW3RTYYY
13. TCP Coutinho 10 +5 sec
14. OwenHowell36
15. SSR William6414 (DNF)
16. GoldenEggFryer (DNF)
17. TIRCODZILLA (DNF)
18. LSW L3G3ND44 (DNF)
19. PxrpHaze 44 (DNF)
20. Simon37M (DNF)
Incident involving Fryer and Kirito - 3 licence points to Kirito.
Spins Fryer causing red wing damage. The DNF however isn’t entirely down to Kirito and could potentially have been avoided.
Incident involving Fryer and Coutinho- 5 second time penalty and 2 licence points to Coutinho for overtaking under the safety car and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Coutinho shouldn’t have overtaken Fryer under the safety car and subsequently he should have given the place back.
Incident involving Haze and Legend - 3 licence points to Legend for causing a collision.
Legend does cause the collision here albeit it’s unfortunate. There is no evidence we have received that shows that Haze’s rear wing damage has been caused by this incident and therefore this is the maximum penalty we can give
Division 3
Qualifying
Pole Time: 1:27.583
1. Tyler Jenkins
2. RaceBoy2005
3. lofty012
4. SSR Halo
5. legendarydannyd
6. Oli Jelley
7. SLR Hicklin
8. BadOtterTV
9. Baggiefan 1995
10. COLDEN3335
11. Starsorphan6
12. HuskySaturn1943
13. SLR Vettel
14. TeH Punisher946
15. ARL Tooman
16. l 21 l Maxwell
17. SLR Dodgy
Race
Fastest Lap: 1:30.248 - BadOtterTV
1. Tyler Jenkins
2. SSR Halo
3. SLR Dodgy
4. legendarydannyd
5. BadOtterTV
6. Starsorphan6
7. Baggiefan 1995
8. SLR Hicklin
9. Oli Jelley
10. l 21 l Maxwell
11. HuskySaturn1943 +5 sec
12. SLR Vettel (DNF)
13. TeH Punisher946 (DNF)
14. COLDEN3335 (DNF)
15. lofty012 (DNF)
16. RaceBoy2005 (DNF)
17. ARL Tooman (DNF)
Incident involving Punisher and Vettel - no further action.
Punisher doesn’t get damage or spin etc and Vettel receives wing damage so no need to penalise anyone here.
Incident involving Hicklin and HuskySaturn - 5 second time penalty and 1 licence point to HuskySaturn for spinning another car
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