Red Bull dominó la apertura de la temporada de Fórmula 1 de 2024 en Bahrein, dejando a los fanáticos preguntándose si continuarán su éxito en Arabia Saudita. El rendimiento de los principales rivales de Red Bull determinará el resultado. Dado que la carrera en Arabia Saudita es solo una semana después de Bahrein, es poco probable que haya desarrollos significativos. Entonces, ¿qué necesitan mejorar Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren y Aston Martin en sus autos actuales en Jeddah?
En Bahrein, Ferrari mostró promesa como el competidor más cercano a Red Bull, cumpliendo con las expectativas de la mayoría basadas en las pruebas de pretemporada. Sin embargo, su desempeño dejó mucho que desear, ya que Carlos Sainz, su tercer clasificado, quedó más de 25 segundos detrás de Max Verstappen, quien cruzó la línea de meta en primer lugar. La velocidad de una vuelta de Ferrari es una amenaza para Red Bull, como se demostró por la impresionante actuación de Charles Leclerc en la clasificación. Pero, al igual que a finales de 2023, Ferrari luchó por mantener su ritmo en las carreras reales. El progreso del equipo en Bahrein se vio obstaculizado por problemas de frenos para Leclerc y tráfico para Sainz, impidiendo una verdadera prueba de mejora en el ritmo de carrera. Aunque Ferrari ha progresado, la extensión de su mejora aún es incierta.
Regarding Mercedes, its performance in the Bahrain Grand Prix left many questions unanswered. The team and drivers were optimistic about the pace in practice sessions, suggesting that the car had overcome the handling issues of its predecessors. This raised expectations that Mercedes would be a strong contender this season, challenging Ferrari and Red Bull. However, Lewis Hamilton’s mistake in qualifying and the team’s cooling choice proved costly. The car suffered from overheating warnings early in the race, compromising its performance. Mercedes can no longer afford to make operational errors and must demonstrate its pace in Saudi Arabia.
McLaren had high hopes for its 2024 car, expecting significant progress compared to the previous season. However, its performance in Bahrain was disappointing. They failed to challenge Mercedes and Ferrari, let alone pose a threat to Red Bull. The fundamental weaknesses of the car, especially in medium-speed corners, still need to be improved. Although McLaren showed improvement in qualifying compared to the previous year, its race pace was lacking. Lando Norris’ performance in qualifying was promising, but the car needs upgrades to address its handling weaknesses at low speeds. Only then can we determine if McLaren’s pre-season talks were justified.
Aston Martin, the second best team last year at the season opener, did not show the same level of competitiveness in 2024. Despite Fernando Alonso’s decent qualifying time, the team finished within the top 10, behind McLaren and Hamilton. Alonso’s expectations were in line with the team’s pre-race simulations, placing them comfortably behind the top four teams. Aston Martin believes that their new car offers a better platform for development compared to the previous year. Sacrifices were made in terms of certain car characteristics that were effective in low-speed situations. Although their slow start is discouraging, Aston Martin expects a better performance as they continue to develop the car. However, they will need quick improvements to compete with the top teams.
Overall, it remains to be seen whether Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Aston Martin can challenge Red Bull in Saudi Arabia. Each team has areas that need improvement, and their performance in the next race will reveal their progress.
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Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton achieved another impressive victory at the Monaco Grand Prix this Sunday. With an exceptional performance, Hamilton dominated the race from the start and crossed the finish line in first place. This is Hamilton’s fourth consecutive victory this season, further consolidating his position as the championship leader.
The race at the Monaco circuit is known to be one of the most challenging and exciting on the Formula 1 calendar. With its narrow streets and tight corners, the circuit demands skill and precision from the drivers. Hamilton once again demonstrated his mastery by guiding his car perfectly throughout the 78 laps of the race.
Desde el inicio del fin de semana, Hamilton mostró que estaba determinado a ganar en Mónaco. Él conquistó la pole position el sábado, asegurando la posición de salida más ventajosa. Durante la carrera, mantuvo un ritmo consistente y no dio oportunidades a sus adversarios.
A pesar de una breve amenaza de lluvia en medio de la carrera, Hamilton logró mantener el control y continuó liderando. Su equipo de ingenieros también hizo un excelente trabajo al proporcionar la información necesaria para que tomara las mejores decisiones estratégicas durante la carrera.
Con esta victoria, Hamilton amplía su ventaja en la clasificación general del campeonato. Ahora tiene una ventaja cómoda sobre sus competidores y está cada vez más cerca de ganar su octavo título mundial. Los fanáticos de Hamilton están entusiasmados con su desempeño excepcional y ansiosos por ver qué más tiene reservado para el resto de la temporada.
