![]() However, if his team put him in the fight he will doubtless be as relentless and hard to beat as ever. Still highly motivated, there is no indication he is not still at his best but once more may be limited by his machinery. The seven-time champion rode out 2022’s trying season with focus and composure but struggling for podiums is not where he wants to be. ![]() ![]() Lewis Hamilton (GB, 38) No 44 Debut Australia 2007 Wins 103 Poles 103 Titles 7 Last season 6th. The team and drivers have been circumspect about their early chances, acknowledging their pace deficit to the front but are equally positive about the potential in the car to be unleashed with a vigorous development programme. Enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular performance in testing, with the car offering a stable platform but after the shocking show last year are still playing catch up on Red Bull and Ferrari. MercedesĬar W14 Engine Mercedes Principal Toto Wolff Debut France 1954 GPs 271 Titles 8 Last season 3rd. Mistakes peppered the opening of his campaign last year but he took his first win and has grown in confidence, so needs a strong start to build on and make the most of his place among the front-runners. Now at home with Ferrari, the Spaniard will be looking to deliver with more consistency. Without doubt capable and unafraid of taking the fight to Verstappen, if Ferrari can deliver the goods.Ĭarlos Sainz Jr (Sp, 28) No 55 Debut Australia 2015 Wins 1 Poles 3 Titles 0 Best season finish 5th Last season 5th. Showed his pace with some mighty qualifying last season but could not convert the poles and lacked consistency, not least in an unforced error, spinning off in France. The engine reliability has been improved allowing them to turn up the wick, adding straight-line pace that puts them closest to Red Bull.Ĭharles Leclerc (Mon, 25) No 16 Debut Australia 2018 Wins 5 Poles 18 Titles 0 Best season finish 2nd Last season 2nd. A mighty task for new boss Vasseur but he at least has a good car to work on. Optimism turned to bitter disappointment last year with technical failure, strategy and driver errors so the Scuderia must rectify to challenge for the title. FerrariĬar SF-23 Engine Ferrari Principal Frédéric Vasseur Debut Monaco 1950 GPs 1,052 Titles 16 Last season 2nd. Will expect better as he believes he is more suited to the new model, while Red Bull will be looking for strong support from the Mexican to back up his teammate’s title challenge should a real fight emerge. Eclipsed last year by his teammate but took two wins despite struggling with a car designed to Verstappen’s style. Sergio Pérez (Mex, 33) No 11 Debut Australia 2011 Wins 4 Poles 1 Titles 0 Best season finish 3rd Last season 3rd. Dominant last season, the Dutchman displayed a maturity and control that was hugely impressive and makes him strong favourite for a third title. Ominously assured and at ease in testing, the world champion clearly has huge confidence in a car which has been honed to his style and will be quick out of the blocks. Max Verstappen (Neth, 25) No 1 Debut Australia 2015 Wins 35 Poles 20 Titles 2 Last season Champion.
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