The Race F1 Podcast Best of the rest: Untangling F1's confusing midfield battle
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Jul 16, 2025 This discussion dives into the intense midfield battle in Formula 1, focusing on teams like Williams, Sauber, and Alpine. They analyze Williams' struggling season, Sauber's surprising rise, and the strategic dilemmas facing Haas. The hosts explore Alpine's persistent troubles and the dynamics between key drivers like Alonso and Albon. With countless dollars at stake, each team's performance could dramatically shift, making for an unpredictable and thrilling season ahead.
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Williams' Season Split Explained
- Williams led the midfield early but dropped sharply after technical directives on front wings in Spain.
- Their points loss stems from performance decline, reliability problems, and race execution errors.
Racing Bulls’ Driver Stability Challenge
- Racing Bulls have a fast, drivable car that builds driver confidence.
- The second car's instability and driver adaptation slow their overall points despite strong qualifying.
Alpine's Pace vs. Race Performance
- Alpine's car shows qualifying pace masked by race pace issues due to stiffness and engine deficits.
- Drivers Dewan and Colapinto face challenges from frequent seat changes and car difficulties.