Verstappen on the right: McLaren challenge for the World Cup title!
Verstappen on the right: McLaren challenge for the World Cup title!
Bahrain, Bahrain - Max Verstappen has again moved into the top group of the Formula 1 World Cup. Before the fourth race of the season in Bahrain, the Dutch, who most recently celebrated his fourth victory in Japan, has only one point behind Lando Norris. This is currently in place in the overall ranking, which underlines the tension .
Especially in Japan, Verstappen was able to get the maximum out of his Red Bull, supported by short -term performance adjustments. His team boss Christian Horner praised the impressive driving style of the world champion. However, Verstappen admits that the team lag behind the powerful McLaren cars. Norris and his team -mate Oscar Piatri are considered strong contenders for the upcoming races, especially in view of the high temperatures in Bahrain.
racing situation and competition
With a view of the Bahrain race, there are mixed predictions. George Russell from Mercedes expected that the McLaren cars will cut off well on the route. Verstappen's teammate Yuki Tsunoda, on the other hand, experienced a disappointing first race after his promotion to Red Bull when he only reached twelve and could not collect a point in the current season Motorsport magazine offers an overview The season statistics .
The previous races show a clear dominance of Verstappen and McLaren. In the first three races of the 2023 season, including the Bahrain GP and Saudi Arabia GP, Verstappen won two victories. Here are the previous racing results:
| race | winner | 2. Place | 3. Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| bahrain gp | Max Verstappen | Sergio Pérez | Fernando alonso |
| Saudi Arabia GP | Sergio Pérez | Max Verstappen | Fernando alonso |
| Australia GP | Max Verstappen | Lewis Hamilton | Fernando alonso |
The performance of the McLaren drivers is particularly emphasized by their competitiveness. Norris and Piatri put great expectations in the upcoming races, while Verstappen hopes that Red Bull can develop the necessary speed and reliability to lead a serious World Cup fight.
In the discussion about Formula 1, the race in Japan was criticized because many spectators felt that it was too monotonous and not exciting enough. Despite these reviews, attention to the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia remains high. The question is whether Verstappen can demonstrate his talent again and whether McLaren scores with the high temperatures DetailsOrt Bahrain, Bahrain Quellen
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