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Qualifying at Silverstone gave some big surprises, with Mercedes enjoying a 1-2, while Ferrari and Max Verstappen could not challenge at the front. RacingNews365’s technical expert Paolo Filisetti takes a look at the performance.
Qualifying from Silverstone revealed a specific situation, with the RB20 floor showing no real performance boost. Mercedes and McLaren performed well, but the most balanced car was Mercedes’ W15, especially excelling in fast sections. The W15 has seen a performance boost since the Canadian Grand Prix, without extensive updates, by focusing on optimizing overall balance. Mercedes’ strategy contrasts with Ferrari’s failed attempt to increase downforce substantially, causing instability. The RB20’s latest development worsened its predictability and consistency in cornering at Silverstone, generating understeer. Rain played a significant role, with Mercedes opting for a larger rear wing potentially in anticipation of showers, while Red Bull and McLaren may have a dry-weather advantage.
