F1 drivers think Jeddah safety changes made little difference

The high-speed nature of the track, with a series of flat out bends, means that drivers sometimes come across a rival who is touring round on an out-lap or in-lap and doesn’t have the time or space to get out of the way.

There were several close calls in Friday’s practice sessions, and things are only likely to get more intense in Saturday’s qualifying showdown.

The subject was discussed in Friday evening’s drivers’ briefing.

Changes to the track have opened…