P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There are unlikely to be any major developments brought to the Saudi Arabian GP, so what does each of Red Bull’s F1 rivals need to do better in Jeddah with their existing cars?
Red Bull dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix in Formula 1 2024. The question remains whether they will maintain this dominance in Saudi Arabia, dependent on improvements by their main rivals. Ferrari, the closest challenger in Bahrain, needs to address its deficit to Red Bull and single-lap edge. Ferrari experienced issues like persistent brake locking with Leclerc, hindering its full potential. Mercedes’ performance remains uncertain post-Bahrain, but there is optimism surrounding potential improvements in handling. Going into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, all eyes are on the main challengers to see if they can close the gap and challenge Red Bull’s supremacy.
