Questions & answers about the French Grand Prix

Can Mercedes finally win a race again? The Silver Arrows were unable to win in both Monaco and Azerbaijan because they were unable to set up their otherwise reliable car as usual. Instead, Max Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez won the two Grand Prix. “We will come back stronger,” Hamilton said. A late braking mistake cost him a podium place in Baku, but he is still only four points behind in the overall standings. Valtteri Bottas, who recently failed to make it into the points twice and who, according to media reports, is in danger of being replaced at the end of the season, needs to improve much more.

Has Max Verstappen come to terms with his bitter failure? Yes. After a tire blowout in Baku cost him what was almost certain victory, the 23-year-old is motivated to get back to the top. “Of course I would like to lead with more points, but that’s just how it is now. We just have to keep going now,” said Verstappen. However, the Dutchman is counting on the strong Mercedes, because Formula 1 is returning to a normal race track in France. The street circuits in Monaco and Baku were very different from the high-speed circuit near the Mediterranean due to their tight curves. Hamilton also won at Le Castellet in both 2018 and 2019.

The World Cup leader: Max Verstappen © APA/afp / MAXIM SHEMETOV

Can Sebastian Vettel continue his points streak? The four-time world champion himself probably doesn't know that yet. So far he has only managed well on the two special courses, coming fifth (Monaco) and second (Baku). “We come to this race with a very good feeling,” said the 33-year-old. However, his Aston Martin has to prove itself all over again. At the start of the season, things weren't going really well for his car on the traditional race tracks and he was just following behind.

What challenges do drivers face in France? It is the first of three races in a row. In the next two weeks we will continue without a break for two World Cup races in Austria. The so-called triple headers are particularly challenging for the racing teams and their employees. Despite the corona pandemic, Formula 1 wants to complete its record calendar with 23 races for the first time, which is why this very tight schedule is necessary.

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