As I watched in utter awe the spectacle of Formula 1 cars at speed around the sparkling, spanking new Jeddah Corniche Circuit, I suddenly had a spine-shiver as I thought of the consequences of a big crash at the sports latest glossy venue. Only minutes after receiving the FIA Grade-1 license, Formula 2 cars were released for their first-ever session on to the all-new Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Circuit. All-in-all the track lived up to expectations in terms of it being finished. There were no loose manhole covers or the like and allowed for cars to go out in anger. It looked like any other new track and after a while of TV watching, one forgot how new it actually is and how much it is a combo...
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