Former F1 driver Jean Alesi believes the 2023 title battle will not be between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, but rather between Ferrari F1 and Red Bull designer Adrian Newey. there is
As the 2022 F1 season began, Scuderia Scuderia looked to have the edge over its rivals. Charles Leclerc was building an early championship lead.
But when Ferrari’s challenge failed, Red Bull Racing quickly picked up momentum and last year’s champions Mercedes continued to struggle with W13 problems.
Max Verstappen continued to dominate the season, winning his second F1 world championship with four grands prix to go.
Former Ferrari F1 driver Jean Alesi thinks Red Bull F1 designer Adrian Newey could be a key factor in determining who will win the championship in 2023. ing.
“As Ferrari we have to think of two rivals,” Jean Alesi told Autosprint.
“Red Bull are now the absolute leader in Formula 1 and incredibly strong in all areas.”
“Mercedes too. They are stronger, especially after Russell’s win in Brazil. I don’t think they will make a mistake in designing a car twice.”
“If you really look at the situation, the real factor to consider is Adrian Newey. Ever since F1 came out with new rules and freedom given to engineers, Newey has made a difference.”
The battle on the circuit is between drivers, but Jean Alesi, who raced in F1 from 1989 to 2001, expects Adrian Newey’s influence to be particularly important.
“Newey has become a decisive factor because he can continue to improve the car during the season more than anyone else, even with small changes,” explained Jean Alesi.
“But in the end, those are small gains. So I think it’s basically Newey versus Ferrari instead of Verstappen versus Leclerc.”
“If he comes up with another masterpiece again, everything will be very difficult this year. On the other hand, if Red Bull’s car has something that can go wrong or break easily this year, things could change. be”
“In any case, whether things go well or badly, we must remember that Newey is a fundamental factor in winning or losing.”
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