Charles confident in view of the GP in Arabia: “The direction taken seems good. I am motivated”. Hamilton: “I guess I go back to my old habits: I will need patience and diligence”. Antonelli: “It will be a very exciting race”
In the last weekend of Formula 1 in Bahrain, improvements were seen for Ferrari, which brought a new fund. Despite the final result of the two SF-25, fourth with Charles Leclerc and Quinta with Lewis Hamilton, the performance of the two red cars was remarkable, especially in the central part of the race. “It was the best possible result for us, but it is not yet enough,” said Monegasque at the end of the race.
On the eve of the race in Saudi Arabia, the stable pilot was a guest at ‘Pit Walk’ to Sky Sport, where he reiterated how they are on the right path: “Here in Jeddah it takes courage and this pays in qualifying because you have to take more risks. This thing I like, especially in qualifying, when you have to put everything together. I do not see the time, I am super motivated. The direction I am pushing so far; This forever but for now it seems good “.
There is a precedent that smiles at the Maranello team: the last GP on Easter day has seen Vettel triumph with Ferrari. Just the German champion has said in recent days how such a scenario is possible this year, however indicating the podium as a more probable result. To confirm this prediction is always Leclerc: “It is also possible to win, I say it since the beginning of the year. Even if it is more difficult on paper compared to the season finale of last year. It is possible to win, you have to make it possible. We are working a lot, not only us on the track but also in Maranello. I hope the results will come shortly, but there is a lot of work to do to arrive where we want to arrive”. On one thing the fans can be sure: “I will always give everything. The motivation is always there.”
Hamilton’s words
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In the other part of the box, however, calm is preached: Lewis Hamilton is still struggling with adaptation And the knowledge of the new SF-25 and so far, victory in the sprint in China aside, has not yet found the right measures. On the eve of the race in Saudi Arabia, it focuses on the qualification: “Each pilot has its own driving style and mine has worked for many, many years. Of course it adapts over time, but this requires a more drastic change. I found a couple of things that have worked in the last race, but applying them wherever I will go will be a challenge. Especially in qualifying, when you have to push to get that last core, I imagine to come back to my old habits, So it’s something I will have to be patient and diligent about. “
Antonelli’s words
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Kimi Antonelli also arrives confident in Saudi Arabia, despite the first placement outside the points area in Bahrain. Unfortunate episodes and management of strategies by Mercedes have compromised the tender of the young Bolognese, who, however, has exploited what happened as an opportunity for learning: “Bahrain has been the most difficult race of the season so far, obviously many things have not gone in the right direction, but overall I saw where I could have done better: surely also in the management of the tires. Obviously the approach that you must have when you follow the car is very different, learning and I hope this will be a good weekend “.
In view of the Easter race, it does not lose the motivation: “It will be a rather fast track, I will not lie, but also very exciting. This track is really high in high intensity, so it will certainly be important for everyone to try to find the right rhythm, and start the weekend in a positive way, but I can’t wait. The car has been constant so far on different types of slopes, so there is no reason why we should not think of being able to fight for a good location is to try to start well. The weekend with a good pace, above all because it is a city track, and try to build on the base, session after session, a better result than Bahrain “.
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