F1 INBOX: Your questions on Alonso, Leclerc and Aston Martin answered after the Bahrain Grand Prix

Was F1 more exciting back in the old days, are Mercedes on the right track, and why do some teams struggle with tyres more than others? These are just some of the questions you’ve asked this week. F1 Presenter Will Buxton, Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne and more of our experts provide the answers in F1 Inbox.
Q: Were F1 races generally better and more entertaining in the old days versus now? (Via @PlayGamesMovies on Twitter)
A: (Will Buxton, F1 TV Presenter) It’s always tough to compare eras. It’s why the argument of who truly is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) can probably never be answered.
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