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F1 TESTING 2024

Verstappen made a strong start in Bahrain, suggesting he feels comfortable with the new car as he topped the timesheets with a commanding performance

Focusing on driver changes and performances:

Driver carousel continues in Bahrain: Teams shuffled their lineups for the afternoon session, with several notable names taking the wheel. Lando Norris impressed with a tribute helmet and strong run, while Carlos Sainz pushed Verstappen closely

.Afternoon session sees new faces and fast times: The second half of testing featured various drivers showcasing their skills. Norris and Sainz put in particularly strong performances, briefly challenging Verstappen’s dominance. Highlighting changing track conditions:

• Cooler temperatures bring faster times: As the sun set and the track cooled down, drivers were able to push harder and achieve quicker lap times. Norris briefly snatched the lead before Verstappen responded with an even faster lap.
• The evening session showcases the impact of track evolution: The changing conditions in Bahrain throughout the day influenced lap times. The cooler evening allowed for faster runs, with both Norris and Verstappen capitalizing on it. chassis

Maintaining a neutral and objective tone:

Day 1 testing continues with diverse driver participation: Various teams opted to switch drivers for the afternoon session, providing opportunities for different individuals to showcase their abilities. While lap times were recorded, it’s important to remember the early stage of testing and the potential influence of various factors. The afternoon session at Bahrain concludes with Verstappen on top: The second half of Day 1 testing saw various drivers take to the track, with Verstappen maintaining his lead from the morning session. However, it’s crucial to emphasize that drawing definitive conclusions about car performance based solely on testing data is premature.

The data from the wind tunnel and CFD simulations appears to be accurate. The car’s performance seems to be in line with what the team predicted based on their simulations.

F1 Testing 2024: Day 1 leaderboard

[All quickest times set on C3 tyres unless stated]

 

• Max VERSTAPPEN Red Bull Racing 1:31.344 143 laps
• Lando NORRIS McLaren +1.140 73 laps
• Carlos SAINZ Ferrari +1.240 69 laps
• Daniel RICCIARDO RB +1.255 52 laps
• Pierre GASLY Alpine +1.461 61 laps
•  Lance STROLL Aston Martin +1.663 54 laps
•  Charles LECLERC Ferrari +1.903 64 laps
• Fernando ALONSO Aston Martin +2.041 77 laps
• Oscar PIASTRI McLaren +2.314 57 laps
• Guanyu ZHOU Kick Sauber +2.527 63 laps
•  Logan SARGEANT Williams +2.538 21 laps
• George RUSSELL Mercedes +2.765 122 laps
• Yuki TSUNODA RB +2.792 64 laps
•  Valtteri BOTTAS Kick Sauber +3.087 68 laps
• Alexander ALBON Williams +3.243 40 laps [C4 tyres]
• Esteban OCON Alpine +3.333 60 laps [C1 tyres]
• Kevin MAGNUSSEN Haas +4.348 66 laps
•  Nico HULKENBERG Haas +4.562 82 laps

 

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Lewis Hamilton is also expected to attract plenty of attraction over the coming days, with the Brit behind the wheel for the first time since declaring that he will leave Mercedes at the end of the year in favour of joining rivals Ferrari in 2025

The McLaren was one of the more impressive cars around the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday, with Norris and Piastri able to get up to speed very quickly.

The MCL38 looked compliant, with the drivers able to find a good balance to build on – and they are very much in the mix with Aston Martin, Ferrari and RB in the pack of teams who will be encouraged by their opening salvos.

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