Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has emphasised how hard Max Verstappen is having to work to extract lap time from his Red Bull. The former F1 driver compared the Dutchman’s lap time to that of polesitter Lewis Hamilton. Although there was less than half a tenth between the pair, the Indian highlighted how Verstappen didn’t seem at one with his car.
Former F1 driver and current Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok believes that Lewis Hamilton and his brand-new race engineer Riccardo Adami need to “have a conversation” before the Chinese Grand Prix after the two of them struggled with communication throughout the Australian Grand Prix.
Pre-season testing was a highly discussed topic during Sky Sports’ The F1 Show: Season Preview. McLaren still seem to be the favoured team for the upcoming season, while Red Bull Racing had a difficult test where they were looking for answers according to Karun Chandhok. The former driver discusses what this could mean for Max Verstappen and the hunt for his fifth world championship.
Aston Martin starts the season without too many illusions. Of course, the British racing green team would love it if podium finishes could be achieved in 2025. But 2026 and beyond, that’s when the ambitious team lead by Lawrence Stroll, really wants to reaps the rewards of their present work. With Max Verstappen perhaps, the driver who has been on Aston Martin’s wish list for some time now.
Former F1 driver and now pundit Karun Chandhok is worried joining Red Bull Racing might have come too early for Liam Lawson. The New Zealander is yet to complete a full F1 season, and the Indian is concerned Lawson might end up having the same faith as Max Verstappen’s previous teammates.
