Max is number 1. Despite the disadvantage on Sainz due to the tire used, the Dutchman resisted overtaking the Iberian without too many problems. Then, once his pace had stabilized, on the sidelines of a study phase that lasted a few passages where he knew how to manage the compounds excellently and decided that the time had come to get serious. His RB20 offers a lot grip lateral and a truly remarkable acceleration phase. Get rid of Alonso first ed Hamilton then it is a “mere formality”. His conduct is impeccable supported by a car that has no defects. The micro slips suffered in the very early stages of Sprint Race they didn’t affect his pace. Idem for the degradation that he was able to manage with expertise.
Two words must also be said for the seven-time world champion of F1. The future Ferrari driver gave his best in yesterday’s qualifying. The “handle” remains enormous despite the 39 springs on the shoulders. He proved it today too. His Mercedes W15 It’s certainly not an al car top. On the contrary, it suffers a lot at the rear, where an “endemic” lack of grip it was also felt in the Sprint Race. There working range (usage window) of its Pirelli yellow band was not optimal. A lot of work in the phases of corneringto limit the energy injected into the compound and keep degradation at acceptable levels. Lewis he smiles at the end of the 100 km mini race and wins his first podium of the season. Chapeau.
Leclerc lets off steam and goads Sainz
The Monegasque of Ferrari takes a fourth place which is not satisfactory. For most of the match he is forced to follow the exhausts of Perez which in turn was attached to the speaker Sainz. A performance of Charles stopped by traffic, because as soon as he had a clear road he didn’t think twice about attacking his teammate. Unlike Carlosthe former Alfa Romeo he was able to manage the tires better during the first laps. A factor that allowed him to reach the last third of the short race with more performance. The first overtaking attempt arrives at the end of the very long high-speed stretch of the T2 (second sector).
The Iberian of Ferrari he doesn’t fit, he defends himself with his teeth, and Charles he is forced to leave the limits of the track to avoid contact. About half a round later he tries again this time completing the task. In this case too, the clash was close. Placed behind Sainzthe Ferrari driver originally from Principality he “opens on the radio” by teasing his own teammate: “he fights more with me than with others“. A momentary outburst. It’s all there. However, the words of Leclerc they underline, if there was still any need, a very clear fact: the Iberian has no intention of making life easy for the other Carlo this season. On the contrary, the first opponent to beat is his teammate.
