I generally agree, I mean I wouldn't even shed a tear for a pole in Russia which is the worst pole of the season, but in this case, I think Mercedes were right. I have the sense that they were expecting RB to bolt the softs and they were very cautious about wanting pole.ringo wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 16:46This qualifying sheds light on Brasil, it was more than just the car.
But anyway, great qualy from max and redbull.
I think its all down to the tyre temperatures.
Max was flying even on his second lap. He also did his usual full attack. I could see that Lewis was somewhat cagey.
But yes the Bulls definitely have been fastest in qualifying since Brasil but they finally got the execution right!
Mercedes are playing the long game, but i feel pole is always the besy place to be.
Even with Max on softs, if lewis is ahead at most he has to defend again Max attacks, but being ahead is always better.
Hamilton will have to overtake Max for the lead. Or just do 1 pitstop less.
As to who will have the best pace in the race, i think it will be super close and the man who manages the rubber better will have the advantage. I dont see either car being dominant here.
This is apparent from FP2 where LH was running behind Perez to check the deg. To me, this tells me that they were actually expecting to be behind someone in the Race.