Cari Fantasy manager The first day of the race weekend has just ended Silverstone. Although, for what we have seen in the FP1, we could say that we only finished half the day. Well yes, the weather again this week seems to have a say in him. There first part of the day in the wet it did not allow the teams to verify the effectiveness of the many updates tested, much less allowed the drivers to become so familiar with the circuit, one of the most difficult to deal with. The FP2 they returned one already clearer picture, but it is still little to be able to make a complete balance. On hold of FP3 and tomorrow's qualifying, let's see who has already given positive signs today. So here it is our advice on who to field at Fanta F1!
Ferrari, the basis is there
One of the first balances that we can draw from this first part of the season is that the Red has a basic project which in itself is already very complete. The team perhaps took the long way out by deciding to do not bring substantial updates rather small evolutionary steps. A road criticized by many but which contains an intelligent choice, on something that is already known. Encouraging signals have arrived in both the race pace and the flying lap in free practice. The Red is the one with the most load between Red Bull and Mercedes, as well as the best balanced. The weather conditions however they risk creating quite a few problems for the teams who, if the race were to run in different conditions between Saturday and Sunday, would have to look for a compromise in the set-up.
Mercedes approaches
Although the expectations of seeing one still fall a little short Mercedes return to compete with the other two "big" are not low. Russell at the end of FP2 spoke of the strengths and weaknesses of the W13, highlighted by the backward position of the Englishman who has nonetheless found encouraging signs in the long run. Unlike Russell, Lewis also got close to Sainz in the fast lap, traveling on times of Red Bull e Ferrari. Russell struggled with less fuel load, unlike Lewis.
What about Red Bull?
Updates you make, problems you find. Red Bull is still in full testing phase. Let's remember that in FP1 they practically didn't lap. To take stock we should necessarily see tomorrow's pace, even if certainly i values are similar to those of Ferrari. It may take longer than expected for the updates to work. But Red Bull has already shown itself vulnerable in the past in free practice, to then bring home the goal, when it counts. 7 wins out of 9 races they don't come by chance. If on Verstappen however, we have little doubt, we are waiting for the resurgence of Perez after the disaster in Canada. Even if the conditions would be more or less the same as last weekend, so watch out.
AlphaTauri and Haas are a concern
The two teams together with Latifi's Williams occupied the last positions of the grid. Without updates it will be difficult to keep up with the others. She has already anticipated it gasly. It wouldn't seem like Pierre's lie given that the team actually disappointed on this first day of practice. The main problem with the AT03 is the fast corners, and at Silverstone this is a huge handicap. As for the Haas instead the situation seems clear enough. Having exhausted all the expectations that had arrived at the beginning of the season, we just have to wait for the latest updates which should arrive in Hungary.
Who to field at Fanta F1?
So let's see which teams to field at Fanta F1. The first with a top player, while the second mixed. Based on your personal preferences, your instincts and your wallet choose who to deploy. Here they are formations that we have chosen.
TOP PLAYERS: Leclerc, Russell, Zhou, Albon, Schumacher
This team costs 106 Masi but if you want to save 3 instead of Albon you can take Stroll.
MIXED TEAM: Sainz, Russell, Alonso, Stroll, Schumacher
This team costs 104 Masi but if you want to save 1 instead of Stroll you can take Latifi.
