P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was hard for anyone to make much of a difference in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. And that wasn’t just because Red Bull was so dominant
Despite the internal turmoil at Red Bull, the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix unfolded smoothly for the team, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez securing a serene 1-2 finish reminiscent of Bahrain. The stress-free gap between them required no management, allowing Perez to comfortably overcome a 5-second penalty from an unsafe pit stop release. The contrast between Red Bull’s on-track performance and internal upheaval is intriguing, particularly in a race like Jeddah that typically promises excitement. Young driver Oliver Bearman’s impressive stand-in role at Ferrari added a highlight to an otherwise uneventful race. The low tyre degradation at the race contributed to a lack of strategic variation among drivers, with most opting for an early pit stop and hard tyres to ensure a straightforward race strategy. Despite the lack of tyre degradation, making the right pit stop call was crucial given the impact of track position and traffic on race outcomes.
