PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Can McLaren carry their strong Friday form into Qualifying – and who are their main threats in Jeddah?


The opening day of action at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix saw McLaren end second practice with a 1-2 finish, as Lando Norris led the way from team mate Oscar Piastri. But with Norris warning that the team are “not as comfortable as what we would like”, what does the data say about where the squad stand in relation to their rivals?
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