Experience counts in Formula 1, yet some of the most experienced drivers on the grid have endured difficult openings to the 2021 season. Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, Carlos Sainz, Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez share 1075 grand prix starts between them and have enjoyed enormous success in F1, yet so far this season all have spoken of the need for more mileage before they are completely comfortable in their new surroundings having all joined new teams this year. While it has always taken a little time for drivers to settle into new teams, the fact that so many outstanding drivers aren’t yet properly integrated demonstrates that it’s more difficult than it once was to do so. In...
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