Toto Wolff crushes Hamilton’s hopes: ‘Verstappen runs alone’
Despite Mercedes’ second and third places on the Melbourne grid, the team principal is not optimistic.
Despite Mercedes’ second and third places on the Melbourne grid, the team principal is not optimistic.
More than two-tenths of a second separates the world champion from George Russell, who will start second. Red in pain: Sainz 5th, Leclerc 5th. Perez very bad.
“Of course I hope there are not too many changes, otherwise I won’t be here for long.”
Red Bull driver after free practice in Australia: ‘Complicated day’
The Dutchman tells in what condition he faced the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, in which he also completed an epic comeback.
“We have never been this strong at the beginning of the year, we have a chance to get a result here.”
The words of the British team principal regarding the Dutch driver.
The words of the two-time world champion a few days before the third race of the season.
“Max doesn’t make mistakes, he drives like a robot. He is extremely mature for his age.”
The Milton Keynes-based team’s advisor commented on the Dutch driver’s race in Jeddah.
The Dutch driver was not satisfied with second place in Jeddah
However, the Dutchman extols the comeback that allowed him to finish second in Saudi Arabia.
In Jeddah, Red Bulls take first and second place ahead of Alonso, Ferrari also beaten by Mercedes.
The Dutchman dominates the third free practice session ahead of Perez and Alonso. Ferrari: Leclerc sixth and Sainz 10th.
Despite health problems in recent days, the Dutchman finished first in Friday’s free practice.
Behind the Red Bull Dutchman stands out again Alonso, Ferrari wait-and-see: Carlos Sainz only tenth.
The world champion was ahead of teammate Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso.
The Mexican driver’s words ahead of the Jeddah Gp.
The Red Bull driver will be absent from the press conference due to health problems.
The words of the two-time world champion to the official Red Bull channels.
“Sergio is complete and lends a great hand in development; he is ripe to take on Max,” the team principal explained.
“The key is to be different from others and not have to copy anyone,” he said.
“Verstappen? I think he will win every single race this year. I’m betting on it.”
Alonso third ahead of Sainz and Hamilton.
The world champion takes his first pole of the season, ahead of his teammate Perez. Right behind the Ferraris with Leclerc and Sainz.
The Dutch driver is not satisfied with the feeling with his car
It will be the Dutch driver who will take to the track on the first day of Formula 1 testing