“Merc’s power unit is faster at Aston! I see why Hamilton is asking questions”

“Merc’s power unit is faster at Aston! I see why Hamilton is asking questions”

 

 

 

Hamilton qualified in P7 at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, behind teammate George Russell, while Fernando Alonso  impressed by earning a fifth-place starting position for his debut race with Aston Martin.The winter development of Aston Martin is more stark because they share a technical partnership with underachieving Mercedes.Where do the big three stand ahead of the F1 season opener? | Bahrain F1 2023Video of Where do the big three stand ahead of the F1 season opener? | Bahrain F1 2023How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 today: Live stream for freeF1 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix – Full Qualifying Results“They were third and fourth in Q2 but ended up behind Alonso, with the same power unit,” Kravitz said on Sky.“This is the key, this is the key!“Lewis said after practice: ‘This is the most we can achieve with our concept and we can’t have a Plan B under the cost cap because we can’t afford it’.“When you look at Mercedes’ power unit running a different concept of car at Aston Martin? And Aston Martin are ahead?“I can see, you can probably see, why Lewis is asking questions.“Toto Wolff very firmly said that Lewis is singing from the same hymn sheet and is just being hyper-critical, as he always is.”

Team principal Wolff admitted after qualifying that Mercedes would change the concept of their new W14 car, 24 hours after Hamilton laid bare its limitations.But, Kravitz insists the mood at Mercedes need not be too gloomy.“George is fourth hundredths of a second ahead of Lewis,” he said. “They will be evenly matched all season, it will be really interesting to watch.Related F1 driver salaries: How much money will each driver earn in 2023? How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 today: Live stream for free“Mercedes reckon they are four tenths behind Red Bull. That’s not so bad, considering the glum nature of testing.”Max Verstappen begins the defence of his F1 title from pole position in Bahrain. 

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