P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Helmut Marko unconvinced by Ferrari F1 pace after spotting Lewis Hamilton issue
Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko expressed doubt about Ferrari’s pace at the British Grand Prix, noting Lewis Hamilton’s struggles with “massive graining” during practice sessions. Ferrari showed strength at Silverstone, securing second and third places in FP2, trailing only McLaren’s Lando Norris. The recent upgrade from Ferrari in Austria seems to have improved their position among the competitors. McLaren CEO Zak Brown identified Ferrari as a strong rival for the weekend and praised their competitive pace. While Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was close to Norris’ lap time, he believes there is still room for improvement in one-lap performance. Marko’s observations on graining and race pace give him cautious optimism about Red Bull’s competitiveness. Max Verstappen’s race simulations showed promising pace comparable to Ferrari and McLaren, despite struggles with one-lap speed. The ongoing speculation around Verstappen’s future at Red Bull, including rumors of a potential move to Mercedes, has added intrigue to the race weekend, with various drivers like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli expecting to be at Mercedes next season.
