Ferrari’s Leclerc Predicts Red Bull Resurgence at Spanish Grand Prix
As the Formula 1 calendar shifts its focus to more conventional tracks, starting with this weekend’s highly anticipated Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is tipping Red Bull to regain its dominance. The Austrian squad has struggled with absorbing kerbs and bumps at unique tracks in recent rounds, allowing other teams to capitalize on its weaknesses. McLaren, for instance, brought significant updates to Miami, which enabled Lando Norris to secure his maiden win, while Leclerc triumphed in Monaco when Red Bull wasn’t a major contender.
However, with the upcoming triple header at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone, where aerodynamic efficiency is crucial for unlocking lap time, Leclerc believes Red Bull’s RB20 car will once again become the team to beat. “I feel like the strength of Red Bull will be more visible on a track like Barcelona,” Leclerc stated. “But let’s wait and see. And behind [Red Bull] I think we’ll all be pretty close.”
A Thrilling Spanish Grand Prix Ahead
Formula 1 today is poised to witness a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix, with Red Bull’s resurgence expected to shake up the standings. George Russell, who utilized Mercedes’ renewed competitiveness to secure pole position and a podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, shares Leclerc’s sentiments. “It’s no secret they’ve struggled a bit with their car these last three races. Yet they’ve still won two of the last three,” Russell acknowledged. “So I expect them to probably take a small step when we go back to the European races on more conventional circuits.”
The Briton is confident that Mercedes will be in the fight, citing the team’s recent upgrades and pace increase. “We need to see how their performance turns out in Barcelona, but this pace increase that we’ve seen from us this weekend, it hasn’t been a surprise to us because all the numbers back at the factory told us we’re going to be finding a big chunk of performance with these upgrades.”
McLaren’s Lando Norris has also chimed in, admitting that Mercedes has closed the gap with the leading trio, adding another dimension to the evolving battle at the top. “If they’re quicker in the next few races, too, and they’ve kind of joined the fight of Ferrari, Red Bull, and us, then it’s only going to make our life more exciting,” he said. “More tricky and more stressful because now there will probably be eight cars which are fighting up there and challenging us all together.”
The stage is set for an electrifying Spanish Grand Prix, with Formula 1 news and fans eagerly anticipating the return of Red Bull’s dominance. Will Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren be able to keep pace with the Austrian squad, or will Red Bull’s RB20 car prove to be the class of the field? Stay tuned for the latest Formula 1 standings and updates as the season unfolds.
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