P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has gained an unlikely strategic advantage as a result of his qualifying crash at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit – but will he have the opportunity to use it?
Lando Norris will use the fresh set of soft tyres from his untimely crash in qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite starting 10th, he could benefit in case of a late safety car to move up the grid and minimize the threat from competitors at the front. The new red-walled Pirelli tyres could help Norris navigate through what could have been a disastrous weekend. However, the race in Saudi Arabia typically sees minimal safety car deployments, which could impact the strategic advantage of the soft tyres. Some drivers, like Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, have alternative tyre strategies, with varying sets of compounds at their disposal. The high-speed and tight corners of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit might increase the chances of a red flag, providing an opportunity for strategic maneuvers.