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motorsports20 days ago•9 min saved

Bahrain Test Keeps F1’s Front-Runners Honest as Aston Martin Struggles

F1’s second 2026 preseason test in Bahrain kept the familiar ‘big four’ in play, with Mercedes fastest in the final session and Red Bull’s new engine delivering strong reliability; Cadillac and Audi logged solid mileage but aren’t expected to contend for front spots yet. Williams showed improvement while Aston Martin’s AMR26 underwhelmed, leaving the team with pace and mileage concerns. Drivers are adapting to the new cars’ quirks, including unusual low-gear starts and turbo spool timing, and McLaren urged changes to the start and overtaking rules on safety grounds ahead of Australia, with a broader F1 Commission discussion looming.

via The New York Times|

#aston-martin #bahrain #formula1

sports-formula-one2 years ago•11 min saved

"Red Bull Dominance and Ferrari Challenges: F1 Preseason Testing Recap"

Ferrari's strong pace in F1 preseason testing can't overshadow the buzz around Red Bull, despite minor setbacks for the defending champions. Red Bull's Sergio Pérez faced brake and drive issues but still finished second, while Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the fastest time. Loose drain cover caused a red flag, disrupting teams' tight schedules. Red Bull's Christian Horner faced questions about an ongoing investigation, and concerns were raised about Red Bull owning two teams in F1.

via The Athletic|

#christian-horner #f1 #ferrari

sports-formula-one2 years ago•2 min saved

"Red Bull's Dominance Looms as Ferrari Shines in F1 Preseason Testing"

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz topped the second day of Formula One preseason testing, but there's a consensus that Red Bull, led by Max Verstappen, remains a step ahead of the competition. Despite Sainz's impressive time, Red Bull's overall pace and performance have left rival teams feeling that they could be just as dominant as they were in 2023. Ferrari's drivers, including Sainz and Charles Leclerc, feel that their new car is better to drive than last year, but there's a growing sense that Red Bull may still hold a significant advantage. The final day of testing is expected to provide a clearer understanding of the competitive order ahead of the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix.

via ESPN|

#carlos-sainz #ferrari #max-verstappen

sports-formula-one2 years ago•12 min saved

"F1 Pre-Season Testing 2024: What to Expect and Who's Driving"

Formula One teams and drivers face just three days of preseason testing at the Bahrain International Circuit to understand how their new cars work in the real world. The testing process involves rigorous debugging, refining, and setup adjustments to ensure the cars are fast and reliable for the upcoming season. However, interpreting headline lap times can be misleading due to factors such as fuel loads, tire compounds, and track conditions. While some order usually emerges from testing, it may not be representative of the first race, as teams continue to develop rapidly and make upgrades between testing and the season opener.

via ESPN|

#bahrain-international-circuit #car-performance #f1