Charles Leclerc vs Max Verstappen. The next round in the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix has been set. But how long was the battle so respectful as it was this year?
– It will boil at some point. It’s inevitable, says Christian Horner, Red Bulls manager.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc leads the World Cup with 19 points ahead of round six, winning the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen has won the last two races and nibbled on the lead, despite the tough battle, showing respect.
The battle for the top spot at the World Cup was a far cry from the contagion that took place between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton during large parts of last year’s season. One reason is said to be the fact that Leclerc and Verstappen have met each other since they were children and fought against each other even when they went in wagons.
The first races of the season have been epic, Red Bulls team principal Christian Horner told Total Motorsport.
– But if it continues in the same way, it will boil at some point. no escape.
Tov camp under 2022
He is expecting a very intense World Cup match throughout 2022.
Especially during the second half of the season.
He also believes that Mercedes will soon be fighting for victories again and given the mood during last year’s season, there is a risk that a third party will create major cracks in the fight that now looks very harmonious.
There was talk of plenty of updates for the weekend, but Haas chose to wait. According to team manager Guenther Haas, there is so much potential in the car that the team is not out of it yet, so the stable is waiting for another four or five races. On the other hand, Ferrari has been clear that there will be an update this weekend.
Spain GP in Formula 1 – tire selection
What can we expect ahead of the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix? Probably the most popular track that drivers drive all season. They’ve tested the track over and over, and it seems like most people can run on the track in their sleep. The layout of the track makes it well suited for testing, and a car that does well in Barcelona usually performs well all season.
The first two sectors have curves that flow into one another, while the third sector is more technical and challenging. There is a risk of severe tire wear and seemingly good lap time after two sectors easily go unnoticed in the last sector.
This is also a track that was very difficult to re-drive, but there is one possibility in the first bend after the start.
“This is a good opportunity for the teams to see the progress they’ve made with their cars since the start of the season when we tested them here,” said Mario Isola, Pirelli’s Motorsport Director.
They will be noticeably warmer, so they learn to drive more on solid tires and that can also be the key to racing. In the past, Barcelona was a classic stopper. It will be interesting to see if the new tires can attract anyone to test a strategy with stops.
Pirelli has this year with its three hardest alternatives, last year Lewis Hamilton won after using soft-medium-medium, but all the drivers between second and eighth drove with soft-medium-medium cars.
Spain GP Formula 1 times can be found here.
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indy 500
This weekend the qualifiers for the world’s biggest racing event meet, the Indianapolis 500 and before that event we got Felix Rosenqvist as a guest on our podcast, “Plattan i Mattan” There was a long talk about the teams between Formula 1 and Indycar, how the teams work With the car changing to the big race on May 29, what is it like driving 200 laps on the oval and 300 jolts over Hallandassen. You are listening here. Or where podcasts are available.
This was really fun, said Felix Rosenqvist after the podcast.
The Swede who finished sixth in this weekend’s GMR Grand Prix is ​​now shipping ahead of sessions that run into Saturday and qualifying set for Saturday and Sunday.
Feeling pretty good before the Indy 500 this year. First of all, I’ve run the race three times now and that in itself helps me a lot mentally. You are more relaxed and can put your energy into the right things.
– Then we have a very good oval-shaped car. I took the Pole in Texas, the track very similar to Indy and I enjoy the feeling the car gives at super fast speeds.
The race is set at less than 500 miles, 800 kilometers, or 200 laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A Swedish driver won the competition, Kenny Brack in 1999.
More on that in Plattan i Mattan.
All times apply before Indy 500 2022
106: E 500 Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tuesday 17 May
Free Training 1: 15.00-17.00
Free Training 2: 21.00-00.00
Wednesday May 18
Free Training 3: 18.00-00.00
Thursday 19 May
Free Training 4: 18.00-00.00
Friday May 20 (Fast Friday)
Free Training 5: 18.00-00.00
Saturday May 21
Free Training 6: 15.00-16.30
Qualifications: 18.00-23.50
Sunday May 22
Training (last chance): 17.30 – 18.30
Training (top 12): 18.30-20.00
Kval Last Chance): 20.00-21.00
Qualifiers (Top 12): 22.00 – 22.55
Last Qualifiers: (Fixed 6): 23.10-23.40
Monday 23 May
Free training 7: 18.00-20.00
Friday May 27 (Carbohydrate Day)
Free Training 8: 17.00-19.00
Sunday May 29
106: H Indianapolis 500: 18.45
TV (Live): V Sport Motor and Viaplay