The pace is there. It's a bit of a shame we couldn't get the high fuel laps done, but we should be in the mix tomorrow.
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Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton admits that he remains uncomfortable racing in Saudi Arabia due to its human rights record.
We tried a few more experiments to understand the bouncing issue here, some which made it worse, some which helped, but we don't yet have a solution to make the problem go away.
We have a few decisions to make over downforce level and we have a bit of work to do to understand how best to minimise the porpoising, but otherwise we'll be looking at routine setup choices.
F1 bosses have said the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead despite an attack on an oil refinery just a few miles from the Jeddah track.
Not the perfect day today. Kevin had too many technical issues with the car but we're working on it and will sort them out. Mick did a good, solid job.
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz both enjoy close encounters with the Jeddah barriers, thereby preventing them from any serious high-fuel long runs in preparation for Sunday.
Following continued complaints over visibility at the Jeddah circuit, the FIA is to test a video system to aid drivers in blind corners.
Max Verstappen has reiterated his dislike and distrust of Drive to Survive, saying that it's manipulation of events made Lando Norris "look like a dick".
Charles Leclerc sets the pace in opening session ahead of Max Verstappen, however the Dutchman's best, just 0.116s adrift of the Ferrari, was posted on the hards.
After Williams and McLaren broke the curfew in Bahrain, this week it was Red Bull's turn.
Red Bull has confirmed that both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez suffered a fuel pressure issue that caused their retirement from the season opener.