F1 Post Race Data Analysis: Hungary 2022 — Red Bull Plays Chess, Ferrari Plays Checkers
After the trials and tribulations of the French Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari needed nothing short of perfection if they had any hope of keeping their title hopes alive going into the summer break. Thankfully for Ferrari, the characteristics of the Hungaroring with its lack of straights and dependence on lateral stability suited the design philosophy of the car nicely. Friday running was a confirmation of this, with both Leclerc and Sainz leading the field when it came to both short and long-run pace. However, things changed as the temperatures dropped and rain came in — resulting in a vastly different track dynamic compared to Friday. This was affirmed when Ferrari missed their chance at a front-row lockout, with George Russell clinching his first career pole position. Ferrari had miscalculated in their failure to adjust to the changing conditions — a foreshadowing of what was to come for the race. Let’s get straight into it!
Jumping at Shadows
Chart 1: Tyre Strategy Summary
It’s only right that a deep dive into strategy begins with a high-level look at how…
