Schumacher admits Mercedes have NEW F1 rival to worry about
Schumacher admits Mercedes have NEW F1 rival to worry about
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that McLaren can challenge Mercedes for the second place in the constructors' championship, as the Silver Arrows shift focus away from battling Red Bull at the top.
After a remarkable performance in Hungary, Schumacher believes McLaren's newfound stability will propel them to further success.
McLaren's resurgence in the current F1 season has been nothing short of remarkable.
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In Hungary, the team celebrated another superb weekend, with Lando Norris securing a brilliant second-place finish and rookie Oscar Piastri impressively claiming fifth position.
Schumacher revealed that McLaren has unlocked the secret to stabilising the rear axle of their car, leading to a significant improvement in driving efficiency.
The momentum is clearly on McLaren's side after a slow start to the season, and Ralf Schumacher expects their strong performances to continue in the upcoming races.
"The team can definitely compete for the second position in Formula 1," Schumacher wrote in his column for Sky.
"With Norris and rookie Piastri, McLaren has a strong driver lineup. There's a sense of optimism and progress within the team."
Praise for Piastri
Schumacher praised the young Australian driver for his impressive performances thus far.
"Piastri, especially, has great potential and is doing an incredible job as a rookie, and I believe he will continue to progress," added Schumacher.
The team's progress is evident, and optimism is running high within the McLaren camp. Schumacher commends the team's relentless efforts to improve their performance, resulting in a noticeable upward trend.
After Norris's stellar podium finish and Piastri's commendable debut season, McLaren have proven that they have the tools to challenge the front-runners.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the Woking-based outfit as they continue their quest to secure a coveted position at the sharp end of the grid.
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F1 Standings
Drivers
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Nyck De Vries
- Liam Lawson
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2023
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of Australia 2023
- Grand Prix of China 2023
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2023
- Miami Grand Prix 2023
- Qatar Airways Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2023
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2023
- AWS Gran Premio de España 2023
- Grand Prix du Canada 2023
- Grand Prix of Austria 2023
- Aramco Grand Prix of Great Britain 2023
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2023
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2023
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of Italy 2023
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2023
- Grand Prix of Japan 2023
- Qatar Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of the United States 2023
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2023
- Rolex Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2023
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2023
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