P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris had a clear edge in Jeddah right up until his big Q3 crash. When Max Verstappen has the Red Bull in any sort of semi-competitive state, that’s something you just can’t afford to do
Lando Norris and McLaren were confident in their setup for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix FP3, knowing they would likely lose their advantage as temperatures cooled. Norris was performing brilliantly, faster than his teammate, and driving with ease. He even anticipated how qualifying would go, fueling up for multiple laps in Q1 while others went for a single flyer. Norris continued to impress in Q2, staying on top and sitting out the rest of the session. However, in Q3, Norris crashed heavily, costing him a time on the board and potentially impacting his championship standing. Overall, Norris’s confidence led to some risky decisions on track, but he had shown great potential throughout the weekend.
