Coulthard: « Ferrari and McLaren have a big lead »
Ferrari and McLaren have clearly demonstrated their dominance in the 2007 championship and at the start of this year through the results of the initial tests. This is, in any case, the observation of David Coulthard from Red Bull Racing. Even though teams like Scuderia Toro Rosso or Red Bull Racing have been among the […]
Ferrari and McLaren have clearly demonstrated their dominance in the 2007 championship and at the start of this year through the results of the initial tests. This is, in any case, the observation of David Coulthard from Red Bull Racing.
Even though teams like Scuderia Toro Rosso or Red Bull Racing have been among the fastest on some test days, Coulthard believes that the battle for first place is just between the two teams.
« I think they have a big advantage, a big advantage, » said the Scotsman about Ferrari and McLaren.
I don’t know why these teams manage to produce such good work and why the other teams can’t. We all work hard.
« Working at the car’s level when it’s on the track is so difficult. The car moves around the circuit, and the driver makes small mistakes like touching the curbs. »
Coulthard believes that the excellent pace of the McLarens and Ferraris is the result of a good partnership between the chassis and the tires.
« Of course, some teams manage to work more efficiently with their tires within a certain temperature range, and when it’s hot, they struggle just like other teams, » he said.
« It is possible that McLaren and Ferrari are working a bit more on their tires. They ensure that their tires get more heat, and as a result, their lap times improve.
