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Max Verstappen will start the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position ahead of Charles Leclerc – but what is the best strategy available to offer the best chance at victory?
The fourth-ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to take place on Saturday evening in Jeddah, with Max Verstappen starting from pole position alongside Charles Leclerc on the front row, continuing their trend of first and second starts in the past three races. Verstappen’s impressive pole position lap was significantly faster than last year’s time, putting him in a strong position to secure his 56th Grand Prix win. The race is expected to see less degradation compared to the season opener in Bahrain, with Pirelli suggesting a one-stop strategy using the C3 tyre for the start and switching to the C2 between laps 18 and 25 as the quickest approach. Alternatively, starting on the C2 compound and hoping for a Safety Car intervention before switching to the C4 between laps 25 and 32 could also be a viable tactic in the high-chance Safety Car environment of the Jeddah track. Remember to stay updated with the latest Formula 1 news to follow the strategic developments and race outcomes.
