"Insights from Dramatic F1 Practice at 2024 Saudi Arabian GP"
In the Thursday practice sessions at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen led FP1 but was third in FP2, with Fernando Alonso topping the latter session for Aston Martin. Red Bull's overall edge was evident, but Mercedes had a scrappy day, with Hamilton causing a near-miss incident and suffering a power problem. Red Bull's long-run pace appears superior, while Ferrari and Aston Martin showed promise. McLaren struggled, and all teams are gearing up for a tight qualifying session.