Max Verstappen widens the gap with Sergio Pérez, Mercedes takes a break
After a weekend largely dominated, Max Verstappen widens the gap with his teammate Sergio Pérez in the championship. As for Mercedes, they take a big step forward compared to their opponents thanks to the developments made.
Verstappen the master
Not surprisingly, the reigning world champion Max Verstappen brilliantly dominated in Spain, once again proving that he is the boss within Red Bull. By earning 26 points compared to his teammate’s 12, he now has a 53-point lead. This will undoubtedly give him even more confidence for the rest of the season.
Mercedes, it’s better
The developments made in Spain regarding the cars have paid off, with a double podium behind the unbeatable Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton scored 18 points, and George Russell, who started 12th, scored 15 points! Mercedes surpassed Aston Martin and now has an 18-point lead. The team is increasingly establishing itself as the second strongest force on the grid. Something to keep an eye on.
Alpine and Alfa Romeo: small details but precious details
Despite a much duller pace than in yesterday’s qualifying, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly managed to bring back valuable points. By finishing 8th and 10th, the French drivers further widen the gap with McLaren.
For Alfa Romeo, Zhou’s two points in 9th place are very important as the team is now on par with Haas in the constructors’ championship, a battle for 7th place.
Ferrari struggling
No points for Charles Leclerc and a 5th place for Carlos Sainz: here is the very sad outcome for the Scuderia this weekend, which sees Aston Martin and Mercedes pulling away in front. Ferrari scored 10 points compared to 14 for Aston Martin and 33 for Mercedes. 34 points behind Aston Martin and 52 behind Mercedes, the reality is harsh.
