F1 Post Race Data Analysis: Belgium 2022 — Vettel, Gasly and Albon Among the Underrated
Formula 1 returns after the summer break in the idyllic hills of Spa Francorchamps to see who would reign supreme in Belgium’s contest of speed. Red Bull’s record of top speed dominance in 2022 placed them in the perfect position to capitalise on their car’s top speed advantage against the circuits long straights. But instead of fighting from the front, Red Bull opted to mount a challenge from the rear of the field — after installed new engine componentry that incurred several grid penalties. Yet despite starting in P14, all expectations were still for a Verstappen victory. Such was the pace of the Verstappen + Red Bull + Belgium combination. And the result? It went exactly as expected — with Verstappen taking a dominant win, made easier by an out of action Charles Leclerc who continued to languish bad luck and poor choices. So what is there to step through with a race that was a cut and dry as this? The fight at the rear of the field with stellar performances from Sebastian Vettel, Pierre Gasly and Alexander Albon. Let’s just straight into it!
The Lower Midfield Gets Their Time in the Sun
Chart 1: Tyre Strategy Summary
