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sports1 year ago

Ricciardo and Tsunoda Clash Over F1 Bahrain GP Swap Decision

Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo disagreed over a team order during the F1 Bahrain GP, where Tsunoda was asked to let Ricciardo pass to attack a rival. Tsunoda initially disputed the call but eventually complied, expressing his confusion and desire to review the decision. Ricciardo, on the other hand, expected the swap based on pre-race strategy discussions and felt the call was no surprise. He also expressed willingness to swap back if necessary. The disagreement affected Ricciardo's race, as he felt the delay in the swap hindered his chances of overtaking rivals.

sports1 year ago

"Verstappen Dominates Bahrain F1 GP Opener, Red Bull Sets Chilling Tone for Season"

Max Verstappen expressed his delight with a flawless performance at the Bahrain F1 GP, leading from start to finish and securing the fastest lap bonus point. His Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finished second, while Carlos Sainz took third. Verstappen praised the car's performance and his seamless race, stating that it "couldn't have been better." Perez also acknowledged the challenges of tire management but was satisfied with his second-place finish as a strong start to the season.

sports1 year ago

"Verstappen's Dominance Threatened as Rivals Close Gap in Bahrain GP Qualifying"

Red Bull's dominant preseason performance seemed to falter during the Bahrain GP qualifying session, with Max Verstappen securing pole position by a narrow margin. However, the race pace of Red Bull in practice sessions suggests they still hold an advantage over their rivals, despite Mercedes showing strong performance. The close competition and uncertainty surrounding race pace make for an intriguing Bahrain Grand Prix.

sports-formula-11 year ago

"Bahrain GP: Sainz Leads Final Practice Ahead of Alonso and Verstappen"

Carlos Sainz topped the final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, edging out Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen. Unrepresentative track conditions limited the session's value, but provided track time for teams to finalize preparations. Lewis Hamilton initially led before others took turns at the top, with Sainz ultimately setting the fastest time. Lando Norris and George Russell also showed strong pace, while Pierre Gasly struggled with the slowest time.

sports1 year ago

"Bahrain GP: Ricciardo and Hamilton Lead Practice Sessions as 2024 F1 Season Begins"

Daniel Ricciardo sets the pace in the first practice session for the F1 Bahrain GP, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following closely behind. Max Verstappen initially led the session before being overtaken by Piastri and then Norris, but Ricciardo ultimately claimed the top spot. The session saw teams experimenting with different tire compounds and high fuel running, with Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top six.

sports1 year ago

"Bahrain GP 2024: Hamilton and Ricciardo Set the Pace in Practice Sessions"

Daniel Ricciardo led the first practice session of the 2024 F1 Bahrain GP, with McLaren and Red Bull showing strong performances. Several drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, made adjustments to their cars during the session. The top positions changed multiple times as drivers switched to soft tires, with Ricciardo ultimately setting the fastest time ahead of Verstappen, Alonso, Russell, and Leclerc.

motorsports2 years ago

Hamilton Confident in Mercedes Despite Slower Race Trim and Safety Concerns.

Mercedes is up to 1.5 seconds per lap slower than Red Bull in F1 race trim, according to Lewis Hamilton. The team's unique 'zeropod' concept has not delivered the expected results, and Hamilton believes "bold decisions" will need to be made to close the gap to Red Bull. While it may be too late to fight for the championship, Mercedes hopes to turn some heads later in the season.