The Red Bull Dutchman dominates the fifth round of the World Championship by beating the reds, which a great qualification was not enough for. Fourth Perez ahead of the Mercedes of Russell and Hamilton
Giusto Ferronato
08 May 2022 | 23:42 (edited May 09, 2022 | 00:01)
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Too much Red Bull, too much Max Verstappen. In Miami a good Ferrari bowed to the capital performance of the Dutch world champion, who even starting from third position managed to bend the reds while also managing the delicate final, when a Safety Car allowed the Prancing Horse a desperate final assault. However, Max controlled all the decisive situations of the race very well, made better use of the tires and confirmed that the great test at Imola was by no means an isolated case.
top speed
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Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz certainly dreamed of something different after yesterday’s wonderful qualifying, a very promising front row. But both feared the speed of Red Bull and they were right, the race confirmed that on the straight, especially in the race, the RB18 at this moment has something more than the F1-75. The second and third places on the podium are a result to be accepted. Leclerc keeps the lead of the World Championship, but now Max has got even closer and is only 19 points away. Fourth place for Sergio Perez’s other Red Bull ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes. Bottas (Alfa Romeo), Ocon (Alpine), Alonso (Alpine) and Albon (Williams) also scored points.
the departure
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The race had started well for Leclerc, less so for Sainz, who was unable to cover the left and allowed Verstappen to slip in, keeping his foot well in turn 2 to parade in front of the Spaniard. Perez fourth tried to attack the Ferrari man but he defended himself well. Leclerc managed the first part of the race well, but gradually Verstappen gained ground. And on the ninth lap nothing to do for Charles: Verstappen attacked him with the Drs on the finish straight and took the lead. He won’t let go of her until the end.
hierarchies
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The pit stops did not change the hierarchies and confirmed Red Bull’s excellent handling of hard rubber, which did not allow Ferrari anything. The only emotion was the Safety Car that came out due to the accident between Norris and Gasly. Leclerc thus had the opportunity of a couple of attacks with the Drs in Verstappen, but he always defended himself very well and in the end took that safety margin to end the race victorious and without worries. Next appointment the Spanish GP in two weeks: there the teams will play several updates, the values on the track could outline an indicative value framework for the rest of the championship.
08 May 2022 (change May 09 2022 | 00:01)
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