Race for GP of Portugal it started spectacularly last year as many racers struggled to stay on the track due to the slippery asphalt. He even led for a short time Carlos Sainz, And Verstappen fought Norris and Leclerc. In the end, however, everything was normal again, as they stood on the podium Hamilton, Bottas in Verstappen.
This year the ratios are different than last season, Red Bull has so far proven to be a real threat to serial champions, the team Mercedes. Horner, however, doubts that this will be the case in Portimão. "We are now heading for a twin races, on two fast lanes. We go to Portimao and then to Barcelona, both are great tracks, but according to last year's data, we would expect them to play in favor of Mercedes and its power,”Is Horner said in his column for Red Bull. "Portimao was a good addition to the calendar last year, hopefully the surface of the asphalt was a bit worn, as the track was newly paved last year and very slippery."
"Barcelona is the benchmark and we all have a lot of data from this racetrack, so it will be interesting to see who is at the top," so British about the fourth race of the season. “I am excited about both races and you can be sure that we are full of energy and motivation. If we can put pressure on Mercedes on these tracks, then that will be a good sign for the rest of the championship. It’s always been said that we’re going to need four races to get a clear picture of the form, so now it’s a real test,”Concluded the team leader Red Bull.