In this special edition of the “6 Cylinders” column, we immediately focus on the pivotal word: “Pending.” This term has proven to be crucial in understanding Mercedes’ clear dominance during the Suzuka qualifying session.
THE USUAL CHALLENGE: FERRARI FAST IN CORNERS, BUT NOT ENOUGH
As thoroughly analyzed by AutoRacer through a detailed examination of qualifying lap telemetry, Ferrari once again demonstrated excellent performance in terms of cornering speed. However, as is often the case, this was not sufficient to bridge the overall gap with their competitors.