We’ll probably have to watch this titled comedy for a long time to come

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Formula 1 has become a roller coaster ahead of the Australian GP this Sunday (tv live, 07:00 CET). Some teams are really shaken up. Like taillight McLaren-Mercedes, which now technical director James Key threw out. At Alfa-Sauber it goes up and down. The situation at Ferrari and Mercedes is dramatic. The last time both teams missed a podium together in a row was ten years ago: Korea and Japan 2013.

Can the super duo recover? Maybe. But the title hunt will not take place until 2023 at Red Bull-Honda. And there, after the Bulls’ 23rd and 24th double win, the sound climbed onto the podium. Incidentally, there were only two double victories for Red Bull in a row: Silverstone and Nürburgring 2009. Also then the internal order was reversed (first Vettel, then Webber).

The team angered Verstappen

This time, Pérez benefited from Verstappen’s grid penalty (15th due to a driveshaft failure) – and Verstappen kept the damage contained. And was still angry: “The team should actually give the drivers the same material for three days.” This proves how ambitious and often too selfish the Dutch think. But the Mexican is no better in his (wrong) attitude. When it comes to everything, you forget Formula 1 as a team sport very quickly. Honesty – forget!

Unfortunately, in 2023, we’ll probably have to watch this titled comedy for a long time. Unless the bosses Horner and Marko are honest and say: “We only play the Verstappen card!” Because all numbers have been clearly in favor of Super-Max for years, which easily gives Sergio an average of 0.3 seconds per lap.

“Unfortunately, we can quickly forget the title”

Most frustrated, however, is potential title contender and Ferrari star Charles Leclerc. Only six points after two races. His worst start in Formula 1 since driving for the Reds. So much for 26, 18, 20, 45. The Monegasse says it openly: “Unfortunately, we can quickly forget the title!” Yes, a year ago everything looked rosy after three races: 71:25 lead against Verstappen. Now it is 6:44 for Melbourne. Can Vasseur help?

Source : Blick