After a successful introduction to Qatar, the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will see F1 travel to another new circuit in Jeddah. Circuit officials have been racing to get the track ready on time for Formula 1's arrival – having started construction only eight months ago – but reassurances have been made that the high-speed street circuit will be ready come the weekend. Given the power requirements needed to successfully negotiate the demands of the layout, Red Bull have labelled title rivals Mercedes to be the favourites to win the race, with the Silver Arrows going for a third straight victory which would see Lewis Hamilton close his deficit to Max Verstappen almost...
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