After the single one-hour free practice session, teams are now facing the first qualifying session of the weekend. Following the spectacle provided in Brazil, the championship moves to Qatar for the final Sprint weekend of the season. Join us for live coverage of the Sprint Qualifying session for the Qatar GP.
The performance landscape among the teams places McLaren as the favorite, as the Qatar circuit provides an ideal setting to showcase its strengths. However, tire management will be crucial during the race to avoid putting excessive stress on the rubber. The numerous long and, above all, fast corners generate significant load on the tires, which could pose serious challenges for the teams.
This is a critical test for Ferrari, which will once again have the opportunity to determine whether the SF-24 has reached a sufficient technical level to build the 677. Yesterday, Charles Leclerc’s car underwent technical checks with the experimental floor design seen in Las Vegas. A peculiar choice, considering it’s a test in preparation for 2025. However, the Losail circuit could provide additional validation data for the floor, the first project to emerge from the new wind tunnel.
Red Bull, with Max Verstappen, seeks further confirmation in Qatar, a circuit that fully complements the technical characteristics of the RB20. A fast car that fits perfectly on tracks with high-speed corners. Mercedes remains a big question mark. After dominating in Las Vegas, the team now faces the challenge of competing on a hot circuit, a factor that has consistently troubled the W15 throughout 2024. This race serves as a critical test for James Allison’s team.
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