Bill wrote: ↑07 Mar 2020, 10:45
2020, 00:27
Verstappen finished 16+ seconds behind Hamilton (who had a 7-race old PU) in Abu Dhabi last year.
I don't get you point here.Max was comfortable the quickest Guy in Mexico and Brazil.Merc doesn't have to drop the ball to be beaten it differs from circuit to circuit depending on the character of the car .Merc will lose in Australia there is no where that pu is ready for prime time.
FYI. This is Australia, not Spa or Monza! A bit of experience should have helped. Nevertheless.
This track is a lot more about traction, mechanical balance and a great deal of downforce. Last year, Lewis on his pole lap, hit 320 at the start straight (before turn 1) and then 312 before turn 3 and 309 before turn 13. Those were the only instances where he was doing more than 300, meaning the PU was under the most stress.
Even if the 2020 PU is de-tuned to only churn power to that of 2019 Australia levels, with the added amount of downforce and overall car optimizations, W11 should still be able to take pole! Track position is the king on circuits like Australia and once a car is ahead, race is just a matter of management.