Mercedes Chief Names two favorite Drivers for Mclaren
As the Canadian Grand Prix approaches
and the controversy of the Monaco Grand Prix fresh in the minds of the Formula One fans
Mercedes sports chief Norbert Haug stepped into the matter clear. The chairman in charge of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport said that Team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes ‘two favorite drivers’ Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. “‘The order is what you want as long as one of the two runs to the end
Fernando or Lewis – we have two favorite drivers in our team
” Haug said in an interview with the German company Deutsche Presse-Agentur news. Currently
the teammates sharing the top spot in the driver championship with 38 points each. Technically
however
Alonso leads the race for the championship of the driver based on winning two races so far this season he won the Malaysian Grand Prix and Monaco. Meanwhile
Hamilton is 38 points tormented by consistently taking the podium. He took third place in the opening race of the season and all took second place finishes in every race after that. “” We want the world titles
both the drivers ‘and constructors’
and we are working harder than ever
“said Haug. According to him the secret of domination by the team in the early goings of the season is “hard work
full integration of all team members in Woking
Brixworth and Stuttgart
the highest readiness for self-criticism
a good atmosphere and the absolute will continually improve. “After the Monaco Grand Prix
which Alonso won
the governing body of Formula One
the FIA
a research team made apparent by McLaren. The team was later approved after the FIA found no violation committed by the team. According to Haug: “If the FIA had the slightest suspicion we certainly would be punished. But they did not find anything and that does not surprise me. If no you will not find anything. “During the race the team cars did well from the tires to the suspension and any engine parts including rocker arms and other engine components.After this controversy
Haug expects the team to perform well at the Canadian Grand Prix
even if the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the exact opposite of the Circuit de Monaco. “The circuit in Montreal is the complete opposite of Monaco. A bit instead of a high downforce
high speed instead of slow corners
higher rather than lower average speeds
and on top of the highest demands on the brakes the whole season
“said Haug. He added that “we have tested the long circuit Paul Ricard (in Montreal) and I think we are well equipped.” The team has to watch out for a good performance of bitter rivals Ferrari. Felipe Massa
driving for the Italian team
is consistent in his performance and would like one more win this season. Massa is currently third place in the championship race of the driver. His team-mate Kimi Raikkonen is also looking to bridge the gap between Ferrari and McLaren join the next race of the season
where Ferrari is more favored than McLaren. “Monaco is just a distant memory. Now everything has changed for Canada. One thing is for sure
McLaren will be one minute ahead of us as they were in Monaco
“said Raikkonen.
