Mercedes can be second-quickest, says Schumacher
Mar 24, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Mercedes can be second-quickest, says Schumacher
Mercedes can be second-quickest, says Schumacher - GPUpdate.net
Michael Schumacher holds full confidence in Mercedes GP’s abilities to be the second-quickest Formula 1 team as the new season kicks off in Australia this weekend. The Brackley-based outfit introduced a raft of modified components at the final pre-season test session in Barcelona a fortnight ago.
“We have done a huge step forwards with this year’s car and it's a very performance-orientated car, it’s paid off,” the seven-time World Champion commented.
“I think this year our realistic target is to fight for podiums and, if things go very well, maybe win a race. Does that put us in a position to fight the championship? No. But if it comes and there’s an opportunity there then, sure, we’ll try to catch it.”
The German added that, by following a step-by-step programme over the current three-year period, the squad should be heavily involved in next year’s title battle.
Michael Schumacher holds full confidence in Mercedes GP’s abilities to be the second-quickest Formula 1 team as the new season kicks off in Australia this weekend. The Brackley-based outfit introduced a raft of modified components at the final pre-season test session in Barcelona a fortnight ago.
“We have done a huge step forwards with this year’s car and it's a very performance-orientated car, it’s paid off,” the seven-time World Champion commented.
“I think this year our realistic target is to fight for podiums and, if things go very well, maybe win a race. Does that put us in a position to fight the championship? No. But if it comes and there’s an opportunity there then, sure, we’ll try to catch it.”
The German added that, by following a step-by-step programme over the current three-year period, the squad should be heavily involved in next year’s title battle.
Mar 24, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Webber: Mercedes will be winning races
Webber: Mercedes will be winning races - GPUpdate.net
Red Bull’s Mark Webber believes that Mercedes GP pairing Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher will be in a position to win Grands Prix this season. The Australian’s Thursday comments follow the seven-time World Champion’s thoughts, stating that the Brackley-based outfit can be second-quickest to Red Bull.
“I think the Renault and Mercedes are fast, yeah, they’re not hanging around,” Webber commented in Thursday’s FIA press conference. “They’ve done a good job in the winter. Renault have always been there or thereabouts.
"Obviously we should also touch on the fact that it’s a big shame this week that we don’t have our very popular mate in Robert (Kubica), so we’re going to miss him this weekend, but I think they will be quick this year; they’ve got a very experienced team there at Enstone, so it will be very interesting - whether they can put a championship together obviously remains to be seen.
“Also Mercedes have had a good finish to winter testing and they’re going to be winning some races for sure this year; they’ve showed good reliability, so there’s no reason why they couldn’t challenge for the title along with McLaren and Ferrari.”
Red Bull’s Mark Webber believes that Mercedes GP pairing Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher will be in a position to win Grands Prix this season. The Australian’s Thursday comments follow the seven-time World Champion’s thoughts, stating that the Brackley-based outfit can be second-quickest to Red Bull.
“I think the Renault and Mercedes are fast, yeah, they’re not hanging around,” Webber commented in Thursday’s FIA press conference. “They’ve done a good job in the winter. Renault have always been there or thereabouts.
"Obviously we should also touch on the fact that it’s a big shame this week that we don’t have our very popular mate in Robert (Kubica), so we’re going to miss him this weekend, but I think they will be quick this year; they’ve got a very experienced team there at Enstone, so it will be very interesting - whether they can put a championship together obviously remains to be seen.
“Also Mercedes have had a good finish to winter testing and they’re going to be winning some races for sure this year; they’ve showed good reliability, so there’s no reason why they couldn’t challenge for the title along with McLaren and Ferrari.”
Mar 24, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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I don't know what they're smoking but pass me some. I don't think Mercedes will be fighting for podiums, much less wins, right out of the gate. Maybe towards the middle of the season, but even still, I don't see Mercedes being the second fastest at any time this season.
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