Formula 1 has been unanimously impressed with Saudi Arabia's ability to lay out and build in approximately eight months a highly impressive street circuit. The majority of the sport's drivers have given a thumbs up to the facility, although some feel that its high-speed and uncompromising nature put them in a vulnerable and dangerous zone. The layout of Jeddah's 27-turn 6.175 km track features several lengthy full-throttle sections that cater to low drag settings and stretches of fast and sinuous corners that require more downforce. As usual, the ideal compromise will slightly favour one or the other depending on a car's design and specific characteristics. Read also - Horner: Max was...
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