P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Red Bull driver topped the timesheets in the first session of the weekend at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Max Verstappen started the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend strongly by leading FP1, setting a best time of 1:29.659. He was faster than Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Despite some concerns about engine behavior, Verstappen remained the benchmark for the weekend. Lance Stroll faced early setbacks, while Charles Leclerc humorously compared the track to Mario Kart due to plastic bags blowing around. The top 10 was completed by Albon for Williams, with Ocon providing a boost for Alpine in 13th place in FP1. Get the 2024 F1 calendar to stay updated on all the racing action.
