Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz face the 2021 Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix in very different situations. After his exhibition at Pau Ricard, experts consider that Alonso has returned. Although the Asturian has gone from less to more this season, Carlos Sainz has gone from more to less. And it was not his fault but because of problems that Ferrari detected in its tires during the preseason and that it is now accusing that the urban circuits have been left behind.
“ Only three days have passed and logically the problem is there , but it is interesting to see how a very large company like this one gets to work thoroughly to analyze and try to alleviate the problem. I have been involved these three days in various meetings and discussions in Maranello and a medium and long-term investigation has been started to fix it “, said Carlos Sainz at the press conference prior to the 2021 Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix.” No It is something that can be fixed in three days , so we are exposed to it being possible to repeat it and we work hard to mitigate it ”, he added.
Fernando Alonso , for his part, is optimistic for the Styrian Grand Prix, as it is possible to overtake, as well as for the following races. “ I have not yet reached perfection, but we are progressing . The team and I are giving everything during the weekend, not only have we had good practices but all weekend and some good points in the last races and we want to continue like this. Every weekend we have learned more about the tires, about the car, I do think there is a lot to come, “he said.
It should be noted that the Red Bull Ring will be raced both this weekend and the next, something that will contribute to the set-up of the two-time champion. “This circuit is quite good, it is short if the classification will be quite compressed, it will be a weekend in which everything has to be done perfectly to score points. We will have two weekends here, there are changes that you have to prepare and we can test things , about the second weekend. After one or two days in winter testing there are some things that can be experienced ”, added Fernando Alonso.
Also in Alpine they are optimistic for the 2021 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Styria despite the fact that the Red Bull Ring has not been a favorable track to date. “In the past, this has not been the strongest circuit in the team , but we have tackled a lot of the problems we had last year and this is no longer a circuit we fear. We are determined to build on the promising pace we showed in France last weekend, to have both cars back in Q3 and also in the points, ”stated Marcin Budkowski, its CEO.
Another rider who rises to the top of the Styrian Grand Prix is Max Verstappen, who already leads Lewis Hamilton by 12 points in the fight for the World Championship. Red Bull races at home and wants to consolidate both the Dutchman’s leadership and his lead against Mercedes in the Constructors’ World Cup. In this classification, their advantage is 37 points . McLaren , meanwhile, recovered third place in France to the detriment of Ferrari and the difference between the two is 16 points .
Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix Schedules
Friday June 25:
Free training 1: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Free practice 2: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday June 26:
Free practice 3: 12.00 – 13.00.
Classification: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday June 27:
Race: 15.00 hours (71 laps).
Where to watch the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix on TV?
The 2021 Styrian Grand Prix can be seen on television through DAZN and on the DAZN F1 channel that has enabled the platform in Movistar so that customers who are not subscribed to it can continue to enjoy the races. In addition, the 2021 Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix can be followed with live commentary from one hour before the start of the race through the OKDIARIO website.
