If you look purely at the qualifying times, you would say that Lewis Hamilton is the big favorite for the victory in the Styrian Grand Prix. The 1.2 second gap was not representative, according to Helmut Marko, because without Max Verstappen’s slider he would have been within two tenths.
In addition, yesterday it was wet, and today it remains dry, just like on Friday, when Max Verstappen was the fastest day. Lewis Hamilton faced some problems, but they should be resolved by now, Hamilton himself said after the race. Nevertheless, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff does not want to know about a favorite role from the pole position: “With Verstappen in the front row, he can just win the race.”
Among other things, he points out RacingNews365 moreover, to the fact that Verstappen can get Mercedes into trouble if he puts pressure on the team. Mercedes wants to avoid the curb stones, but with Verstappen on steam, the team is not awarded.
Lewis Hamilton has to watch out anyway with Max Verstappen, but Lewis Hamilton will know that. he only needs to think back to the Grand Prix of Brazil last year, where he was referred to the second plan by the Dutchman twice on the track.
Incidentally, competitor Red Bull also attempts to talk the favorite role away from Max Verstappen. “It will be cooler today than Friday when Verstappen was the fastest, which is favorable for Mercedes. I think the 60:40 odds are in Hamilton’s favor,” said Helmut Marko.
Who will eventually emerge as the strongest will be seen this afternoon from the clock at 3:10 PM. Of course everything can be followed live on this website. In our live blog, we will keep you informed of all current events and all events in the race, including live timing, from 14:00.
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