Dutch Max Verstappen and Red Bull are once again favorites in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second leg of the calendar held on the fast streets of Saudi Arabia. JeddahWith the threat of promising and competitive Aston Martin and the illusion of Fernando Alonso, who wanted to continue to provoke the World Cup and pick his 100th podium, in addition to taking into account Ferrari and Mercedes, he had to evolve after a cautious process first .

As all predictions said, Red Bull flew and dominated the Sakhir circuit at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The single-seaters of the energy drink have always exercised their tyranny well above the rest of the grid, and ‘Mad Max’ as prime contender to put back World Cup crownI championship does not make a 180 degree turn. In the midst of his team’s crush, the champion scored a new victory just ahead of his teammate and aide ‘Checo’ Pérez.

AND everything indicates that the movie will have a very similar scenario in Jeddah.With 18 of the 27 corners being straight, it’s the fastest city track on the calendar, with drivers going over 250 km/h for most of the lap. In addition, the slightest distortion makes it a track that is as unpredictable as it is dynamic, where it will be the key to adapting to conditions that make overtaking much easier.

Verstappen and Red Bull, who were victorious at this circuit last year, are the duo to be beaten at this World Cup with a frightening and dizzying superiority, especially considering their theoretical rivals’ rise to the throne. With a new head of structure, Fed Vasseur, and the need to go one step further in reliability, Ferrari still isn’t looking up and needs to hit the table they urgently need.

In Bahrain they were not impressed with the high wear of their tires, the most they could hope for was third place, which faded away at the end of the race. Charles Leclerc was unable to complete the test due to a problem with the electronic control unit and Carlos Sainzwho immediately occupied that momentary ‘podium’He was unable to defend his position against Alonso Lanzado.

Saudi Arabian GP qualifying calendar

Saturday, March 18: 18:00