This race could have been winnable with a 100% Leclerc but he is far from that since Canada.
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George Russell claimed his first Formula One sprint race win at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, maintaining his perfect start to the season after a closely fought contest that highlighted both Mercedes’ strengths and the evolving competitive order under the 2026 regulations.
This race could have been winnable with a 100% Leclerc but he is far from that since Canada.
The chassis could still be the best, but the problem is that people underestimated how good Mercedes' car is as a whole and assumed the PU was the only reason they were so good. A good PU can still make the difference in Monaco, but the chassis gets a bigger emphasis. The problem for Ferrari is that not only are they down on power, they're not meaningfully ahead (if at all) of Mercedes from the chassis side either.
Correct. The feeling with the brakes is crucial for every driver.
With what we are seeing today, there is zero chance that Ferrari has the best chassis.Emag wrote: ↑07 Jun 2026, 16:16The chassis could still be the best, but the problem is that people underestimated how good Mercedes' car is as a whole and assumed the PU was the only reason they were so good. A good PU can still make the difference in Monaco, but the chassis gets a bigger emphasis. The problem for Ferrari is that not only are they down on power, they're not meaningfully ahead (if at all) of Mercedes from the chassis side either.
