Poll: Official 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Thread - Sakhir Circuit - Race 1/23

[Mesai]

The Aston does look potentially quite good. However, if it is, I expect the Merc to be even better.

It would be crazy if Merc get beaten by one of the teams they supply engines to.

The engines might be the same, which does shape the package a little, but the overall concept is different so I wouldn't draw conclusions for Merc from AM.

I think the AM will be good but their consistency in races won't. It's a good step for them regardless.

 

[bayo000]

Hamilton has now been granted an exemption for his nose studs.

Of all the reasons they could have chosen they choose that one for F1 driver.

Just modify the rule to make the nose stud legal or tell him to remove it, it's not like F1 drivers don't have the money to pay for a nose job.

 

[Mr Jack]

I'm concerned by alpine pace. I know it's reported they are holding back on quali type runs, but im not convinced

The full pink livery doesn't seem to be helping them.

 

[ShivP]

The Aston does look potentially quite good. However, if it is, I expect the Merc to be even better.

It would be crazy if Merc get beaten by one of the teams they supply engines to.

How have you drawn that conclusion?

 

[Mr Jack]

Stroll pole confirmed.

 

[ShivP]

Alonso pole confirmed

 

[Mr Jack]

The chances of this being repeated on Sat/Sun are surely remote, but how great would it be if Aston really are challenging Red Bull for pole/wins?

 

[el_dazza]

Well then, this could be interesting!!

 

[MassiveJim]

Alonso flying!

 

[el_dazza]

16/1 for him to win the race.. has to be worth a tickle just in case, right?

 

[413x]

Wouldn't it be a fairytale if alonso could challenge for the WDC?

Its amazing he's still hungry for it.

Looks like he's finally managed to make the right team change!

 

[chrismscotland]

Would love to see Alonso challenge for the title, unlikely to happen but would be incredible

 

[Slam62]

It is what it seems it is,

 

[Mr Jack]

Stroll seems to be frequently lifting his right hand off the wheel on the straights. Looks like he is still suffering.

 

[hudson86]

Stroll seems to be frequently lifting his right hand off the wheel on the straights. Looks like he is still suffering.

Ouch , having to push from under the wheel from that replay.

 

[Kenai]

It's far too early to hope it's actually really relevant performance still but i'd be well up for seeing Alonso having a genuine run at Verstappen for a season, so fingers crossed

 

[el_dazza]

16/1 for him to win the race.. has to be worth a tickle just in case, right?

That didn't last long.. 5/1 now!

 

[john_smith]

This has the signs of being a long season for merc now.

 

[chrismscotland]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Merc's "B Spec" come to fruition, unless they're sandbagging they actually look in a worse position than this time last year

 

[JRS]

This has the signs of being a long season for merc now.