This weekend, circumstances should work in favor of Verstappen and Perez, but in any case it will be a good test for the Scuderia to know what they need to put pressure on them more consistently. In 2022 and 2023, Verstappen won at Suzuka with margins greater than 15s.
What to expect from McLaren and Mecedes?
Last year, in fact, the two McLaren drivers completed the podium, which at that point in the season was an equally fast car to Red Bull in the high-speed corners, which are in abundance at Suzuka, but it also lost in terms of temperature control. tire.
This season, the car’s evolution was not as strong as that of its rivals, and McLaren appeared as the third force in Melbourne, which also has high-speed corners. So this weekend will also be a good way for the Woking team to understand the size of the loss.
Mercedes is starting to have some answers. Technical director James Allison said after the Australian GP that they believe the car’s seesaw performance has to do with the track temperature.
When the track gets hotter, the car leaves the operating window. Of course, the team has to find ways to avoid being so dependent on external factors, but at least it’s not expected to be too hot this weekend in Suzuka.
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