Verstappen's face is indicative but not because he's hurting, on the contrary. Except that a second place isn't enough for Max, it doesn't make him happy. This is also the case for the most scrupulous Fantamanagers. The first two races of the season highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of teams and riders; areas where you can improve. There are those who did well on both circuits, such as Red Bull – back from their second one-two of the season a Jeddah and surprisingly also Aston Martin, twice on the podium with Alonso. However, there are also those who surprised in the negative like Ferrari, and once again McLaren. Two teams further away from where they would like, and should be. Melbourne, the third round of the season, will give us a further clue before a longer break that will take us to Baku. To the Fantasy F1 le quotations they are still the initial ones, but not for long. So let's see 3 names to avoid at Fanta F1, and the reason for this choice, in view of the next race weekend.
Charles Leclerc
The SF-23 is still a mystery that Ferrari can't figure out, and it doesn't even make sense anymore hide. An initial response was given by the track which returned a bitter truth to the team. Although the updates may limit the circumstantial problems, given by the track, the underlying problem remains the basis of a project that perhaps still suffers from last year's after-effects in which the TD39 also got in the way . The feedback on the track is not convincing and seeing a Redhead in such trouble in Jeddah – in which she came out of fourth force – does not bode well for the next Grand Prix, a Melbourne, padel on paper less calibrated for the Red, and which could reconfirm the hierarchies seen, with Ferrari also behind Mercedes – and a lot too. Compared to Sainz Charles Leclerc promises more show, and a better pace. But from a Fanta F1 perspective, spending 31 Masi for the Monegasque becomes too great a risk.
Lando Norris
Speaking of unprofitable purchases, McLaren is one of those teams to avoid. The team has an incomplete single-seater in its hands. The arrival of Piastri – who entered Q3 in Jeddah in spite of Norris who had printed himself on the wall in Q1 – has put even more pressure on the young English driver who no longer knows how to defend himself from the attacks coming from all fronts. The first updates for the MCL60 will arrive in Baku. Compared to Piastri, the average points at Fanta F1 is a little higher, but what makes Lando decidedly unpopular among the Fantamanagers is the comparison with Fernando Alonso, who for the same price offers an average four times higher.
Nico Hulkenberg
Another name to avoid, following his performance in the first two races is Nico Hulkenberg. In qualifying, Haas manages to pull the punch but in the race it pays off a bit. Nico, he sins above all in the departures and in the melee. At Fanta F1 he has the lowest average, also considering that he never had to retire. At the same price, it makes Yuki Tsunoda more.
