A thriller, but needs to be safer
Dec 09, 2021
3 minutes
LUKE SMITH
Saudi Arabia was clear with its intentions for its first Formula 1 race. It looked to make a statement by delivering a grandiose event, an approach that extended to the track layout and design. Marketed as F1’s fastest and longest street track at a shade under four miles, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit drew comparisons to Baku before a car even hit the track. It boasted 27 corners, a number of high-speed sections and only three big braking points.
The feedback was initially positive. Valtteri Bottas got straight over the radio to
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