Bahrain 2023 Testing February 23 - 25

Q3 will be the indicator of outright pace. Like always the race will be tires, strategy, luck and mistakes.

 

So you are think that Ferrari kept their cars fully fueled for all the runs? I'm not doubting you, just trying to understand. Thank you for your insight.

 

Nothing changes other than moving 3 guys into the garage,

 

Then that is certainly a big difference I would think.

 

This is going to be a long week... And JOE, thank you for the boots on the ground!!!

 

I hope, Fred is a bit more low profile tha his predecessors who always love glory runs, maybe he's a sandbaging guy, let's hope so.....i didn't feel the good vibes that we saw last year, but maybe we won't see Charles screaming like he did last year every other g.p!

 

absolutely...never do a glory run unless you can back it up. Or looking for sponsors...

 

Guenther Steiner: ‘There is no F1 midfield anymore, it’s the top three then the rest’

 

And Williams at the back.

 

I have to say that Leclerc didnt look too happy on the pitwall on the final day. He really needs to stop wearing his heart on his sleeve and mask his inner feelings a tad more. His rivals can read him like a book.

Let the racing begin!

 

Looks like McLaren might be giving Williams a go for last.

 

Leclerc's frown dropped 0.35s from Max's best lap.

 

Marko statements since the end of testing are full of arrogance..
Really hope karma will hurt them badly next weekend.

 

Pressure is again huge on Ferrari this year, more so after Vigna’s stupid sentence during the car launch at Fiorano.
Vasseur must deliver right now and I have faith they have a good car to develop all year long.

 

Thats the golden key - develop the car and bollocks to the budget, pay the fine!

 

You bet Red Bull spent more than allowed in 2022?

 

If Red Bull went over I can name 2 teams that went way over. Mercedes and Mclaren, with ease. That said, in 2022 RBR didn't go over. Didn't introduce the new chassis, used old parts towards the end of the year...it wasn't necessary.

I'll go a step further...after their initial planned upgrades for 2023, if their gap is big enough to the rest, they can shift focus early to 2024. Seeing their penalty, they need to shift focus to 2024 as early as they can anyways.

 

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1734410/christian-horner-red-bull-budget-cap-penalty-news-latest

 

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What's Ferrari hinting at with the -10%?

 

I mean it's the express. I've had farts with more credibility than the hot air they spew.

 

They have a history if this. They live up to the credibility.

 

That could be a short-sighted view.
The 2021 Red Bull case was treated rather leniently by the FIA.
We will see how the penalties affect Red Bull this year, if they do.
The sanctions/fines may be much harsher in similar circumstances in future.

 

That's just Horner taunting the FIA. A bit childish, IMO.

 

I know but Horner should be more cautious with this topic..