P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The World Champion ended the two practice sessions fastest and third fastest at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Max Verstappen is focusing on enhancing his Red Bull’s performance in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite leading Free Practice 1, he slipped to third in the evening session behind Alonso and Russell. Verstappen trailed Alonso’s time by over half a second on Soft tyres and ended up 0.331s behind the Aston Martin, with Russell marginally ahead. Seeking his first pole position in Jeddah, Verstappen aims to overcome past setbacks and improve his single-lap speed. While satisfied with his car’s performance, he acknowledges the need for enhancements to match competitors in qualifying sessions.
