The weekend has officially begun of Baku. Formula One is back on track for the eighth round of the world championship, on a track that can represent a great testing ground for both teams.
Red Bull versus Ferrari
Will want, after the success of Barcelona e Monaco, continue the streak the Red Bull. The team of Milton Keynes, analyzing the track, it would seem to start with the favors of the forecast. Watch out for it though Ferrari which instead goes to ransom hunt and he doesn't want to allow the Austrian team to "put on wings".
Changes in sight
To keep pushing, there is no shortage of news at home Red Bull. In fact, the Austrian team will mount the type 2 Power Unit, without making major changes compared to the PU1, on the RB18 of both Checo Perez and Max Verstappen. Change obviously already being studied and organized before the start of the season. With up to 3 Power Units available, before the penalty, the management in this respect it will be of fundamental importance for all teams.
Verstappen: "Let's think about ourselves"
Verstappen is therefore ready. The world champion launches the challenge to Ferrari, also responding to the declarations made at the beginning of the week by Mattia Binotto. "I think Ferrari are very competitive and it's good for the sport, we are focused on ourselves and I don't really care what the others say. Our goal every weekend is to win the race. Honestly my approach is the same as every other weekend. There have been unfortunate circumstances in the past which have not yet allowed me to get on the podium here in Baku".
The salary cap issue
The possibility of a salary cap for riders caused much discussion during the week. On the subject, Verstappen commented as follows: “I believe that F1 is becoming so popular above all thanks to the drivers and therefore I don't find it right to intervene on the compensation to be paid to the drivers. However, it's all still very vague. It would be a decision that would also undermine the minor categories, because sponsorship agreements often provide for percentages to be recognized in the future if the driver manages to get to F1. With less substantial salaries, sponsorships to try to make a career would also decrease, complicating the path of many riders".
STATEMENT SOURCE: FormulaPassion
