A new era of Schumacher or Hamilton-style dominance is now well underway in Formula 1, according to Michael Schumacher’s former teammate Felipe Massa. “I think that’s happening now,” the Brazilian told Germany’s Bild newspaper after qualifying in Saudi Arabia. “But on pure pace, I think Red Bull is in another league,” the Spaniard added. “Without another mechanical problem or something else that happens to the Red Bulls, it is not feasible,” Alonso said. Ferrari’s Leclerc was the second fastest car on the road on Saturday but he thinks Red Bull is “on another planet”. 41-year-old Alonso even thinks it is possible Verstappen will roar through the field from 15th on the grid and potentially even win on Sunday. “I think Max will eventually catch me, they have that advantage,” he said. “I think there is no doubt that he will be on the podium, minimum.”.

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