P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lance Stroll has become the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix’s first victim of Turn 22.
During the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, a safety car was deployed on the seventh lap following a heavy crash by Lance Stroll at Turn 22. Stroll, who had been in ninth place after a strong start, collided with the barrier after hitting the inside wall of the corner on the previous lap. This corner has proven tricky, as it also caused incidents for Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher in the past. Stroll confirmed he was uninjured but was visibly disappointed while waiting behind the barrier. The safety car period led to multiple pit stops, except for Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton who stayed out. Additionally, Pierre Gasly retired from the race due to a suspected gearbox issue on the opening lap, before Stroll’s crash.
