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From what we have seen so far, bringing a step softer trio of compounds has not significantly altered the overall picture.
It is difficult to say how competitive we will be; the McLarens look really competitive.
McLaren still look quick and we'll be working on the assumption overnight that they are the ones to beat.
We are not too far away, though, there is room for improvement and we just need to nail it tomorrow.
We are missing a bit of pace compared to the cars in front of us, but if we put everything together tomorrow it should be a close qualifying.
Lando Norris bounces back following Bahrain disappointment, as Yuki Tsunoda is the first to fall prey as drivers push their luck on a circuit that bites back.
Unrepresentative opening session in Jeddah sees Pierre Gasly set the pace as he Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri are covered by just 0.102s.
Oscar Piastri is confident that McLaren will enable him to battle teammate Lando Norris for the 2025 title.