After Lewis Hamilton’s 2nd location in Melbourne, Mercedes group employer Toto Wolff is very carefully positive about next weekend’s race in Azerbaijan, which will be kept in a brand-new race format.
In the 3rd weekend of the Formula 1 race at Melbourne’s Albert Park, the Mercedes group experienced a psychological rollercoaster flight. In addition to the frustration of George Russell’s retirement, there was likewise factor to be pleased since Lewis Hamilton had the ability to declare the group’s very first podium surface this year with 2nd location.
Since then, effort has actually been going on behind the scenes, as group employer Toto Wolff validates: “We had a couple of weeks off from racing, however at the very same time, both Mercedes Formula 1 devices were striving. We attempted taking advantage of the time, additional establishing the cars and truck according to strategy and knowing as much as possible from what we had actually found out up until now.”
” Australia have actually revealed that we are making development however we need to take care not to check out excessive into any outcome. The indications in Melbourne were still motivating, and that was a great inspiration for the entire group,” stated the Viennese.
” In the next race we constantly wish to make little enhancements. The automobile will continue to progress in the coming weeks as we continue to present brand-new variations of the track. We are thrilled to see how this will impact efficiency, however we understand there is no one-size-fits-all service,” stresses Wolff.
And the star-studded brand name’s group employer alerts: “After nearly a month without Formula 1 action, all of us can’t wait to return on track. With luck, we can anticipate lots of track time. With 5 races in 6 weekends, an extreme stage quite in the racing calendar begins in Azerbaijan.
” Race in Baku is constantly incredible and amusing. The walls are really near the path which is extremely difficult so there is no margin for mistake. It’s likewise our very first Formula 1 race weekend of the season with a various format,” discusses Wolff, anticipating the upcoming race weekend.
” It’s a fascinating obstacle for us since we just have one session to get ready for 2 certifying sessions and 2 races topped Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I hope this will bring more enjoyment to the fans,” included the 51- year-old.
Results of the Australian GP, Albert Park Circuit
01 Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing
02 Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, +0.179 s
03 Fernando Alonso (E), Aston Martin, +0.769
04 Lance Stroll (CDN), Aston Martin, +3.082
05 Sergio Perez (MEX), Red Bull Racing, +3.320
06 Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, +3.701
07 Nico Hulkenberg (D), Haas, +4.939
08 Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren, +5.382
09 Guanyu Zhou (RCH), Alfa Romeo, +5.713
10 Yuki Tsunoda (J), AlphaTauri, +6.052
11 Valtteri Bottas (FIN), Alfa Romeo, +6.513
12 Carlos Sainz (E), Ferrari, +6.594
outside
Pierre Gasly (F), Alpine, hits Ocon
Esteban Ocon (F), Alpine, hits Gasly
Logan Sargeant (USA), Williams, hits De Vries
Nyck de Vries (NL), AlphaTauri, hit Sargeant
Kevin Magnussen (DK), Haas, crash
George Russell (GB), Mercedes, engine failure
Alex Albon (T), Williams, crash
Charles Leclerc (MC), Ferrari, hit Stroll
Championship status (after 3 out of 23 races)
the driver
01 Verstappen 69 points
02 Persian 54
03 Alonso 45
04 Hamilton 38
05 Sainz 20
06 Stroll 20
07 Russell 18
08 Norris8
09 Hulkenberg 6
10 Leclerc 6
11 The 4th bot
12 Okon 4
13 Piaster 4
14 Gas 4
15 zhou 2
16 Tsunoda 1
17 Magnussen 1
18 Alboni 1
19 Sergeant 0
20 De Vries 0
Builders Trophy
01 Red Bull Racing 123 points
02 Aston Martin 65
03 Mercedes 56
04 Ferrari 26
05 McLaren 12
06 Alpine 8
07 Here are 7
08 Alfa Romeo 6
09 AlphaTauri 1
10 Williams 1
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