liloyster
Rookie
We've seen four races with three different winners and Vettel and Red Bull taking the initiative in the championship but I think Ferrari and Lotus are certainly not far behind. I see the pecking order as:
1. Red Bull - They started off behind in Oz but apart from that they have been very impressive. I think the strategy in China was wrong and Or else they would have been on the podium in every race so far.
2. Ferrari - They not far behind but a mistake and bad luck has seen them drop back in the championships, but it will be interesting to see if they can challenge Vettel at the front.
=. Lotus - Apart from a slip in Malaysia they have been very consistent. They are very quick at the end of each stint so even though they may not have the raw speed of the Red Bull, their end of stint pace brings them right up there.
3. Force India - I know many will not agree but this car is fast and good on its tyres. I I think Hulk must be kicking himself.
4. Mercedes - This car is one of the fastest in my opinion but raw speed counts for nothing if your slow at the end of the stint. Maybe Bahrain was freak occurance but they were appalling.
5. Mclaren - They are not as quick as the others and their car and/or drivers are very inconsistent. How Button went from a brilliant 2 stop in China to a terrible 4 stop in Bahrain I do not know. Saying that Perez beat Rosberg and started and finished right behind Hamilton to show they are improving.
1. Red Bull - They started off behind in Oz but apart from that they have been very impressive. I think the strategy in China was wrong and Or else they would have been on the podium in every race so far.
2. Ferrari - They not far behind but a mistake and bad luck has seen them drop back in the championships, but it will be interesting to see if they can challenge Vettel at the front.
=. Lotus - Apart from a slip in Malaysia they have been very consistent. They are very quick at the end of each stint so even though they may not have the raw speed of the Red Bull, their end of stint pace brings them right up there.
3. Force India - I know many will not agree but this car is fast and good on its tyres. I I think Hulk must be kicking himself.
4. Mercedes - This car is one of the fastest in my opinion but raw speed counts for nothing if your slow at the end of the stint. Maybe Bahrain was freak occurance but they were appalling.
5. Mclaren - They are not as quick as the others and their car and/or drivers are very inconsistent. How Button went from a brilliant 2 stop in China to a terrible 4 stop in Bahrain I do not know. Saying that Perez beat Rosberg and started and finished right behind Hamilton to show they are improving.