Journalists of the Swiss tabloid Blick made up the forecast rating of Formula 1 teams for 2021, assessing the level of their riders in many parameters. Their former results in races and qualifications, experience, possibilities of their machines, etc. were taken into account.
The estimates were exhibited on a 10-point scale, and in the end it turned out to be a curious list, where the Red Bull Racing team was in the first place. At the same time, only two riders received maximum points: Max Festappen and Lewis Hamilton. Three more - Sergio Perez, Charles Lechler and Daniel Riccardo - were honored with 9-point estimates.
It should be emphasized that in this ranking of the teams are placed in accordance with their potential, while the results in the course of the season, of course, may be different. While it is only the predictions of Swiss experts, and it is likely that their reality will refute.
1. Red Bull Racing-Honda - 19 points
Max Ferstappen -10 / Sergio Perez - 9
2. Mercedes - 18 points
Lewis Hamilton - 10 / Valtterter Bottas - 8
3. Ferrari - 17
Charles Lecheler - 9 / Carlos Saint - 8
4. McLaren-Mercedes - 16
Daniel Riccardo - 9 / Lando Norris - 7
5. Alpine F1 - 15
Fernando Alonso - 8 / Esteban windows - 7
6. Aston Martin-Mercedes - 14
Sebastian Vettel - 8 / Lance Stroll - 6
7. ALFA ROMEO-FERRARI - 13
Kimi Raikkonen - 7 / Antonio Jokinazzi - 6
8. Alphatauri-Honda - 12
Pierre Gasley - 8 / Yuki CuDoda - 4
9. Williams-Mercedes - 11
George Russell - 8 / Nicholas Latifi - 3
10. Haas-Ferrari - 9
Mick Schumacher - 5 / Nikita Mazepine - 4
I would like to pay attention to a few moments. First, Ferrari was on the third line, although the previous season the Italian team finished only on the 6th place of the Cup of Designers. So, in Switzerland they believe in the revival of the scuder, and also highly appreciate the potential of Carlos Sainz, which should manifest itself and behind the wheel of a red car.
Secondly, Fernando Alonso received only 8 points, which is quite explained, because although he and two-time world champion, but still missed two seasons, and still need to see how he will show himself after returning.
For the same points from Sebastian Vettel, in the past season speaking, just say, no matter. So, such an assessment is issued to him rather an advance: again, it reflects the faith that the owner of four championship titles is still capable of creating comfortable conditions for it, which is guaranteed to Aston Martin.
Third, Alfa Romeo (which Blick journalists are not different as Alfa-Sauber) in the ranking is located on the line higher than Alphatauri. And although Pierre Gasley received 8 points, the Debutant's potential of Yuki CuDodes was rated below.
And finally, it is worth noting that another newcomer, the Russian Racer Nikita Mazepine, the advance payment of 4 points, how much and the center, whereas Nicholas Latifi, last year he already speaking for Williams, was the only one who was troika.
Source: Formula 1 on F1news.ru