2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah, Dec 03 - 05

[JordanMugen]

Why is the F2 session delayed?

[NathanOlder]

Why is the F2 session delayed?

No idea, just saw Shwartzman get out the car though. so no session start any time soon.

ive only got video, no audio as I'm at work.

[NathanOlder]

They are good to go. starting in 2mins

[JordanMugen]

Why is the F2 session delayed?

No idea

"Operational delays" apparently! It will be curious if operational or administrative issues also affect the Formula One sessions?

Certainly the circuit was completed as a superb example of "just in time" manufacturing... A loose kerb or some dodgy wiring could, however, cause a kerfuffle! But one assumes quality control has been impeccable.

[SiLo]

First red flag and at the corner Russell highlighted as being an issue lol. Track looks pretty good so far, but it's so hard to tell where they are unless they are in one of the two hairpins.

[El Scorchio]

The corners look tight from the safety car. This track looks like the redbull may make a lot of time in the esses.
I can see them flying through those where no one else can follow. Could be one of those weekends where Lewis just has to shrug his shoulders and accept a P-2.
I don't think the track is narrow though, the camera is just high on the car, given the impression its narrow.

Did you watch Qatar? Nothing about this track says Lewis accepting a P2 behind Max.

Exactly- he can't accept a P2 either unless (unlikely) there turns out to be a genuine pace disparity in RBR's favour so he's got to go for it and finish ahead to avoid the title being out of his hands in Abu Dhabi. But then Verstappen also knows this, and he also knows should he find himself marginally ahead in a tight race that he can afford to go 'full max' with his defence of a position or a corner like those two occasions in Brazil. BUT I also think the stewards really aren't going to be so lenient on him if he does that again. BUT if merely a five second penalty is to be handed out, it's no deterrent at all as he's odds on to at least finish second or third assuming both cars sustain no damage.

Really I just hope there isn't a coming together at the first corner (or at all) should they be side by side. I want HONOURABLE driving from both of them. I've neglected to use the word 'fair', as there seem to be several different interpretations of that depending on who uses it and in what situation...

[bonjon1979]

Do ewe think norris might get into the mix this weekend?

[godlameroso]

Do ewe think norris might get into the mix this weekend?

There are only 2 long corners that will hurt the McLaren, everywhere else they should be decently competent. McLaren is very good under brakes and has reasonable high speed downforce. A lot of high speed corners and you need good braking, hopefully they don't lose out too much in the final corner.

[JordanMugen]

Track looks pretty good so far

Define "pretty good"?

From what I've seen the track seems marginally more interesting than Sochi at best, and only just. A dismal circuit.

I note di Resta building the circuit up as "Suzuka with walls" but in F2 practice, I didn't see it!

[El Scorchio]

Looks incredibly narrow in some places.

[wogx]

Hamilton's pace doesn't look good

[SiLo]

Hamilton's pace doesn't look good

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have the first overreaction of the weekend!

[kenshi_blind]

Hamilton's pace doesn't look good

Lol

[Tizz]

RB seems to have solved the floppy rearwing.

[InsaneX_Badger]

The Red Bull is looking handy for Max. Holding my breath for FP2 to make any guesses though.