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McLaren Dominates Saudi GP Practice as Ferrari and Red Bull Face Challenges

Lando Norris leads FP2 in Jeddah, while Ferrari evaluates a critical floor upgrade and Red Bull struggles with long-run performance.

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Overview

  • Lando Norris topped FP2 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with McLaren showcasing strong pace and minimal tyre degradation, solidifying its performance lead.
  • Ferrari's upgraded floor, introduced in Bahrain to address bottoming-out and plank wear issues, faces a high-speed test in Jeddah, with mixed results so far.
  • Yuki Tsunoda caused a red flag in FP2 after crashing into the wall in the final corner, admitting driver error and leaving Red Bull with overnight repairs.
  • Max Verstappen voiced concerns over Red Bull's long-run performance, citing tyre degradation as a significant challenge despite improved one-lap pace.
  • Lewis Hamilton struggled with consistency and tyre performance in his Ferrari, finishing outside the top 10 in FP2 and acknowledging setup challenges.