Mercedes surprised itself with a sudden revival in time for qualifying ahead of the F1 Australian GP 🍿 mattkewF1 digs into the data to see how it compares to Red Bull and what it means for the team's prospects in tomorrow's race ⬇️
Mercedes surprised itself, let alone Formula 1’s audience and the rest of the paddock, with a sudden revival in time for qualifying ahead of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix.What had been a consistent 0.4-second deficit in the dry to pacesetter Max Verstappen across Friday and Saturday morning practice in Melbourne was suddenly slashed in half right when it counted.
For example, Russell reported that he felt more comfortable in the car as the day wore on. By contrast, Hamilton came away feeling that the team had taken a backwards step between the two runouts. Red Bull very much has the advantage heading into Turn 3, but Mercedes claws back time later around the lapMercedes says it entered qualifying with a car set-up that placed the emphasis on race pace - with the aim of preserving the fragile soft Pirelli tyres in the cooler conditions - rather than chase one-lap glory. Besides, both drivers had emerged from Friday running with the muted goal of fighting for a best result of fifth in qualifying.
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