09-04-2018, 09:55 AM
So the teams have a single week to turn thing round before they're in China. The track should definitely suit Mercedes given the characteristics of their car being front end happy. However, Ferrari look light on their front tyres too. It'll be down too the high speed corners this weekend so maybe even RBR will come into play. Also think it'll be a good track for Renault and Toro Rosso of the midfield teams. Historically Grosjean goes well here too. Friday practice sessions should be fun, I wonder when teams will start considering bringing a second engine into rotation. China is too soon I think, but if teams are planning on taking a fourth engine this year Baku and Barcelona will certainly be where it happens, but given the nature of Shanghai maybe some will take a new unit here.