Christian Horner scandal won’t stop Max Verstappen – Giancarlo Fisichella’s 2024 F1 preview | 7D2IF97 | 2024-03-01 16:08:01
Christian Horner scandal won't stop Max Verstappen – Giancarlo Fisichella's 2024 F1 preview | 7D2IF97 | 2024-03-01 16:08:01
After the craziest winter break in history, Method 1 is finally again this weekend with the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is the favourite to win a fourth-straight championship but all isn't properly at Pink Bull with staff principal Christian Horner about to learn the outcome of the investigation into his alleged 'inappropriate behaviour'.
Meanwhile, Sir Lewis Hamilton is trying to get again to profitable methods in what can be his final season before he joins Ferrari, with numerous drivers up and down the grid aiming to point out that they need to replace the British sporting legend at Mercedes.
Speaking solely to Metro Sport by way of Betway, former Renault and Ferrari driver Giancarlo Fisichella, shared his ideas and predictions forward of what promises to be an epic yr of racing:
Verstappen racing at the 'maximum degree' and Horner scandal gained't stop him
'The favorite is for positive Max with Pink Bull. Final season he was so robust with the automotive and his efficiency.
'Verstappen has been all the time so quick, in a qualifying session and in the race. However, since he had an accident in Monte Carlo a number of years in the past, he modified, and now with expertise he's all the time quick but in addition consistent.
'He doesn't make errors. I feel Verstappen is already close to the maximum degree.
'I don't know Christian very nicely, however he has finished a unbelievable job in 20 years for the group. They've gained loads of championships.
'I don't know if he'll keep or not. But when he's not, for this yr, it shouldn't be an enormous drawback as a result of the automotive is already carried out. The sponsors and every thing are closed.
'It might have an impact for the longer term, perhaps in 2025. It's not straightforward to seek out one other who can substitute him as a result of he's accomplished so properly.'
Alonso can be 'immense' for Mercedes, but they'll again Hamilton till the top
'I assumed it [Hamilton to Ferrari] was pretend information at first, I couldn't consider it! It's superb! It's good news for the game, for the Ferrari followers and for everyone.
'Lewis has obtained a number of expertise, an excellent, nice driver, he gained seven world championships. I feel his experience might be a superb factor for Ferrari. Will probably be good for them to have a new driver, have some suggestions, perhaps bringing some secrets from Mercedes…
'Lewis continues to be an essential man for Mercedes this yr and inside they should attempt to convey back the championship or win some races once more. So, for me, will probably be a traditional season for them. Lewis and [George] Russell will probably be given the same automotive.
'Maximum effort from them. And then in the direction of the top of the season, they'll see if they are in a very good position for the championship. In that case, they'll still be pushing on Lewis, or they'll determine to vary.
'There are a couple of replacements on the record. One could possibly be [Fernando] Alonso as a result of he is still very, very quick. He's received a variety of experience, he could possibly be immense for the group. Also Carlos [Sainz], Daniel Ricciardo…
'If I used to be the staff principal, I might put on the top of the record Fernando. Why not?!
'However I feel they want a youthful driver to be with them a number of extra years. Carlos perhaps has a contract with Audi for the longer term. I don't assume they're in search of a driver for only one yr.'
Ferrari to win better of the remaining battle and be careful for 'incredible' Albon
'After Purple Bull, I might say Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren after which Aston Martin.'
'I feel Ferrari and Mercedes will close the gap to Purple Bull. I wish for Method 1, for everybody to see extra preventing for pole position and particularly for the race. Clearly, I hope for Ferrari!
'At the finish of the season Ferrari was scoring a lot of factors but in addition the race tempo was a bit higher. So this yr, they've in all probability improved a bit more the automotive so it can be faster than Mercedes.
'Last yr, Fernando originally of the season was superb, scoring points and podiums all over the place. Then, the development of Aston Martin wasn't ok in comparison with Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
'McLaren within the first two or three races have been behind the grid. But they did a unbelievable second and last a part of the season.
'Other teams might be fast on some particular circuit but preventing with the highest teams is sort of troublesome. Williams have made a totally new automotive. It might be good but might be even worse, you never know.
'With a Williams automotive, which was not the perfect automotive, I feel Alex Albon confirmed a unbelievable efficiency final yr. If the automotive is sweet, Albon might be a surprise.'
Perez in for 'troublesome season' but Purple Bull ought to hold him
'It's not straightforward. It's not just because it's a world champion, it's just because being alongside Max Verstappen have to be very troublesome. So, I feel it's going to be one other troublesome season for [Sergio] Perez.
'But he's a superb man for Purple Bull. They want a man who does good work without complaining too much and provides loads of points for the constructors' championship.
'If Perez is close to Max and scores a variety of points, there isn't any cause to vary to a different driver.
'Clearly, if Perez is way away from Max, makes mistakes, doesn't rating a whole lot of points… they'll want to go searching to another driver. And [Daniel] Ricciardo might be one among them.'
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