F1 – Chinese GP, Q3 telemetry: Ferrari improves traction in T2. Alonso equals Red Bull’s efficiency in the straight

In the characteristics of Big prize Of Chinese, Red Bull leave crumbs for your opponents. Lovers Verstappen-Perez renew the front row two weeks after Japanese GP, showing a more pronounced overpowering. the best of competitor it was Alonsoleading the combination package contained in 150 thousand and which also includes the two Ferrari. Spain’s two-time world champion of F1 took advantage of a new and better hybrid strategy DRS reach the second row.

However, problems persist Ferrari relating to warming strategy. Redheads, all the time the weekend that in these two weeks, despite analyzing several times the best way to heat the tires, they paid a lot in the first sector. Leclerc in particular, it seems to require some bends at first push activate the compound, of course affected in the first part of the song.

Leclerc struggles to control the change of direction, Alonso takes advantage of the hybrid in the straight

In the first sector we see unusual facts, which emphasize the excellent progress made by the craftsmen Aston Martin. Alonso has excellent speed entering turn 1, showing good DRS supported by a good hybrid segment strategy. More than that, AMR24 looking very good throughout, with the Spaniard maintaining above-average speed in the first corner.

Leclerc manages to get the lowest speed for 2 and prefers to change the direction in favor of the entrance. Charlesdue to heat problems it fails in terms of grip and suffers from slight understeer. He also has to use the brakes more than his rivals, to slow down and better control his car. Coming out towards the 6th turn Verstappen it takes advantage of the higher speed in the middle of the 3rd, having a stronger pull at the exit. The world champion benefited from a car that was more stable at the rear and better able to manage tire rotation.

Red Bull excels in mixed terrain, Ferrari improves traction but pays for lack of load.

In the main sector we look again at how Alonso it has a well balanced car when braking. The two-time world champion often prefers to go into the corner, paying for the worst influence when he exits due to the peak delay. Tires of Leclerc Inside of T2 they seem to work better. The Monegasque took advantage of the entire support phase of Turn 1, bringing energy to the compounds and ensuring greater grip in the fastest sector of the track.

In fact, we can see how well the Ferrari driver drives the rear axle after the 6th turn, reaching 100% of gas immediately after that Max which however benefits from a car with better balance when driving. Alonso he doesn’t need to lift his leg to take turn 7, benefiting from a car capable of making one reduce power bigger. Finally we can say that RB20 number 1 gets high speed up. Verstappen takes advantage of the better overall efficiency and tension in the short time between turns 8 and 9, where he is the only driver who can open the throttle 100% gas.

Alonso equals Verstappen’s efficiency on the straights, Ferrari doesn’t abuse DRS

The last third of the track, the longest from a metrical point of view, opens with the brake section of turn 11, where Alonso it achieves better deceleration again. In the middle of the curve Leclerc has a speed of 5 km/h higher than Verstappen but a slightly lower car pays off when changing direction. This leads him to postpone the peak of the 12th, paying in the phase of traction towards the direct. There Ferrari number 16 is also slow on direct because of the device DRS less efficient than Red Bull e Aston Martin.

At the braking stage of turn 14, Alonso e Verstappen they have one high speed well, while the Spaniard managed to postpone Entry of the brake. In the middle of the 14th turn Max It’s definitely faster, have the ability to upgrade grip a technician who is able to provide his RB20. The Red Bull he seems to be managing the tires better during the lap, with the Dutchman enjoying the best performance from the last two bends of the track. Shanghai.