Schumacher's physical condition in this race is extremely poor, his reaction time has significantly declined. If it were any other driver, not to mention getting into Q3, simply managing not to crash in Q1 would be quite remarkable.
The Mercedes Team's data analysts even discovered that Schumacher forcefully changed his driving habits to adapt to his physical decline.
No longer precisely adjusting the brakes upon entering corners and completing control of the entire bend all at once, drawing a beautiful arc. Instead, he opted for later, more aggressive braking, relying on corrections within the corner to manage the car's dynamic changes.
Simply put, it's now the tactic that Chen Xiangbei is using.
