After seeing one breeze previous him on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton stated Crimson Bull’s present automotive is quicker than something he ever had throughout Mercedes’ dominant spell of some years in the past.
Crimson Bull recorded a second straight one-two end at Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, ending comfortably away from its rivals.
The reigning world champions have taken the place of Mercedes as F1’s dominant power after the German producer received eight straight constructors’ titles between 2014 and 2021.
Max Verstappen, winner of the final two drivers’ championships, began fifteenth after a qualifying automotive concern however eased again by the sphere and made mild work of Hamilton and his teammate George Russell on his manner again by to second.
When requested if it was a priority for F1 to see Crimson Bull thus far forward, Hamilton stated: “I do not know it isn’t for me to say, however I’ve by no means seen a automotive so quick.
“Once we have been quick we weren’t that quick. That is the quickest automotive I’ve seen in comparison with the remaining, I do not know why or how however he got here previous me with critical velocity.
“I did not even trouble to dam as a result of there was an enormous velocity distinction.”
Ferrari have additionally dropped additional behind Crimson Bull in comparison with final yr.
Carlos Sainz agrees with Hamilton that Crimson Bull are on a unique stage to anybody else this yr however stated that is not one thing followers ought to be essential of.
“I’ve by no means been a fan of worrying with one workforce dominating, as a result of in the event that they’ve accomplished such a very good job, they deserve it,” the Ferrari driver stated after ending sixth. “I imply, I want it was.
“Sadly this can be a automotive sport greater than drivers, we all know that makes the distinction extra. Though Crimson Bull has a really sturdy lineup, clearly, but when a automotive is admittedly good all the opposite drivers cannot do a lot to remain in that combat. However we have seen it prior to now it is nothing new.
“The restoration from Max from fifteenth proves they’re in a unique league.”