Max Verstappen dominates in Monte-Carlo, rain mocks Charles Leclerc: 6th
New chariot win for Red Bull, bad strategy for Ferrari: Sainz finishes only 8th.
New chariot win for Red Bull, bad strategy for Ferrari: Sainz finishes only 8th.
The Maranello manufacturer’s Monegasque penalized three grid positions for obstructing Norris in qualifying, will start sixth.
Second place in the second free practice session was not enough for the Monegasque, who spoke of a “complicated day.”
The Scuderia di Maranello’s sporting director is convinced of the Monegasque’s chances on his home circuit.
Red Bull’s Dutchman set the best time of the afternoon session, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz keep pace.
Ferrari’s Monegasque driver, in his home GP, has never finished on the podium.
“Lewis is an incredible driver, but I am happy with Carlos,” admitted the Monegasque driver.
The Monegasque also spoke about his future on the eve of an important weekend for him, that of his home Grand Prix.
“On this track it is the skill of the driver that will make the difference,” admitted the Monegasque driver.
“Honestly, we are where we expected to be, but we have realized where we should improve,” he adds.
The Monegasque returned to the words spoken by, among others, Ralf Schumacher and Damon Hill, who negatively judged his first part of the season.
“I think he is stuck at Ferrari,” said the former driver.
“I want to win one or more world championships in these colors,” admitted the Monegasque driver.
His worst start to a season since he landed at Ferrari.
The Rossa driver gave an interesting interview to ‘The Athletic’.
The analysis of the highly respected Red Bull consultant after the Dutchman’s feat at the Miami Grand Prix.
“The car turns out to be very sensitive to wind, and we suffer a lot because of that.”
“They are Ferrari’s weak point,” said the former Williams driver.
Martin Brundle’s harsh attack: “He doesn’t recognize his limitations.”
“In the race you have to accept that you’re going to get passed over, it’s a hard mentality to accept.”
After the Miami qualifying bang, the Maranello team had to work on the Monegasque’s single-seater.
Red Bull executive broadsides after Monegasque’s accident
The Monegasque driver: “It is not acceptable to make the same kind of mistake in FP2 and Q3.”
The accident of the Ferrari’s Monegasque (7th) causes a red flag that effectively “gives” pole to the Mexican. Max limited in turn by an error, is 9th.
“The weekend in Baku was good, but we need to work on the race pace because that’s where Red Bull is much stronger.”
“I dream of becoming champion wearing a red suit and getting out of a red car,” said the Monegasque
The podium finish in Baku does not sweep away market rumors: the Rossa’s team principal, however, speaks out.
“Our very good qualifying lap helped put us in front, but it was not enough to keep them behind in the race. They have much more pace than us in the race.”
Carlos Sainz between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, fast lap for George Russell.