

Lance Stroll raced in the Bahrain Grand Prix just 12 days after receiving medical treatment for fractures in his hands, wrist and foot. And the Ferrari in LeClerc looks pretty handy. So it’s either stay at Merc and hope they find the magic again or retire.Īnd personally with Aston in the mix I’m looking forward to some fireworks. But I don’t see a door open to that driver. That said, Ferrari has actually been the best at fielding a competitive car across eras post the Schumacher era. What I did learn from the Schumacher Ferrari era is that it does end and when it does it’s very difficult to regain that same level of magic. A fan base that literally thought he could drive a 2nd place or 3rd place car to WDC’s. Unfortunately this hysterics is for real and it’s mostly contained to a certain driver’s fan base. Remember his complaints about rear wheels locking on downshifts, and understeering?ĭon't get me wrong - the Red Bull 1 and 2 was very impressive and clearly it will take a lot to beat them but I think the predictions based on the results of one race are a little too much, too soon! Also, remember, Verstappen was not entirely happy with the car.

That advantage will not be as pronounced in the next few races.

The downforce delivered by this car is even right across the speed range meaning it is easy on the rear tires. In many years of following F1, this is the first time I remember so much emphasis has been placed on the outcome of the first race.īahrain is unique in that it is really hard on rear tires - more than any other circuit - and that gave Red Bull a huge advantage.
