Analyzing the speed through each type of corner in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. McLaren had a clear advantage from the field apart from Verstappen. Williams showed a strong low-drag set-up, leading the high-speed. Sauber and Doohan were uncompetitive throughout.

Both drivers had differing styles in sector 1, mainly involving the breaking into the first chicane and turn 4. Max's smooth throttle inputs ultimately allowed him to narrowly grab pole after trailing by as much as 3 tenths during the lap.

Measuring the difference between the top two during the Saudi Arabian Qualifying. Verstappen was able to make up time on the straights, only pulling ahead of Oscar on the final pit-straight.

While Lando Norris was seemingly running a lower downforce set-up compared to his teammate, Oscar Piastri was unable to find enough advantage in the slower corners and harder breaking zones of the track. Ultimately leading to a slower fastest lap during the session.

Saudi Arabia FP2 Mini-Analysisff: For the fastest street circuit on the calendar, most of the fastest lap times were set by drivers who were able to carry the most speed into the corners. Not those with greater relative straight-line speed. With one notable exception...