Not entirely true as the Zandvoort race also got many praises for βsetting the barβ for the whole race weekend as a spectacle which is a pretty old track.
But Iβd rather see a good race in Spa/Suzuka without a show than a βgreat showβ with a boring race but sadly it seems to go in the more show-direction.
However in my opinion this Saudi Arabian track is pretty cool. And when you are at the track itself it is pretty neat to have great things to do or see before or after the race.
As interesting as it was to see KMag hold up the pack to give space for Hulk, I do wish drivers had to serve their penalties in the race, in a timely manner. With 20 seconds of penalties, his race was basically run. I get that it's teamwork and why he did it etc., but it just feels very very cynical
Other than p1, what a great race! Strategy mix ups and tyre choices, safety cars and gearbox issues. Battles up and down the field, max reigned in slightly, what's not to love?