Why Saudi’s F1 track has avoided street circuit chaos…so far

On the one hand, running alone on track, the massive flat-out sections and sequences of corners that wind their way through narrow barriers deliver a thrill like few other places.
As Valtteri Bottas let his Mercedes team know over the team radio during opening practice: “F**k, this track is cool.”
But beyond the fun factor, the speeds and challenge of the Jeddah circuit are not without …Keep reading