A daily F1 review highlights Adrian Newey's "incredible" impact on Aston Martin, Max Verstappen's playful antics, and McLaren's strong performance challenging rivals.
Why it matters:
- Adrian Newey's involvement at Aston Martin signals a major boost for the team's technical prospects.
- McLaren's recent successes are reshaping the competitive landscape, putting pressure on top teams like Ferrari and Red Bull.
- Insights from key drivers offer a glimpse into the team dynamics and championship battles.
The big picture:
- Newey's Aston Martin Influence: 페르난도 알론소 has described 에이드리언 뉴이's involvement at Aston Martin as “incredible” since he joined earlier this season after nearly two decades at 레드불.
- McLaren's Pace Challenge: 찰스 르클레르 admitted that 페라리 is unlikely to outperform 맥라렌 on pace at any remaining F1 tracks this year. 맥스 베르스타펜 also urged 레드불 to emulate 맥라렌's "incredible" medium-speed performance, acknowledging their current strength.
- Zandvoort's Post-F1 Era: The 잔드보르트 circuit is already planning for its future beyond F1, as it is set to exit the calendar after 2026, with only two Dutch Grands Prix remaining.
The viral moment:
- 베르스타펜's Golf Cart Scare: A video of 막스 베르스타펜 playfully scaring his long-time partner, 켈리 피케, with a golf cart during the F1 summer break has gone viral.
- Norris' "Scary" Race Incident: 란도 노리스 shared a