Herbert snubs Ferrari and Verstappen
Ferrari plans to introduce the ADUO-2 after the summer break, through which the power unit of the Maranello team should be equipped with a larger turbo to align with the characteristics of rival engines.
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McLaren unlocked in Hungary and plans to complete the upgrade package at Zandvoort and Baku. According to Johnny Herbert, the real threat to Antonelli and Mercedes in the second half of the season will be neither Ferrari nor Verstappen, but McLaren.
“If I were in Antonelli and Mercedes’ shoes, my main concern right now would be McLaren – said Herbert reached by Casinostugan – on the eve of the break they seem to have made the most significant progress and currently seem to be in a really good position.”
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“It would be fantastic to see McLaren again fighting for the Drivers’ World Championship alongside Lando Norris – added Herbert – in that case we would see how Antonelli and Mercedes would handle the pressure, there could be another twist this season.”
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