2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

If Formula 1’s rulemakers could have picked two races to start the season to show they’ve got their new regulations right, they would probably have settled for the two they’ve just got.

For the second race running, a thrilling battle between two of the sport’s brightest young stars lit up the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and for a few hours dispelled the unease at racing in Jeddah in the first place.

It wasn’t quite the chaos of four races ago, but it once again hinged on a safety car and this time wasn’t decided until the final corner of the final lap.