Poll: Bahrain Grand Prix 2021, Sakhir - Race 1/23

[Deleted member 651465]

Supposedly Mercedes have a secret up their sleeve. Reading around online it’s some sort of super-cooling system that gives them short bursts of extra power, although no credible sources at this stage beyond some vague words from the team.

Trackside observers are tipping RB to be as much as 0.2s ahead of Merc on raw pace. The car definitely looks more planted from what I’ve seen so it would t surprise me to see Max win tomorrow with Lewis P2.

 

[Flibster]

Loving the Murray tribute on the halo of the Williams.

"And I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat"

 

[Mr Jack]

Prediction time: Max on pole, but a crazy race with wind and sand leads to a totally unexpected winner on Sunday like Stroll, Ocon, or Riakkonen.

 

[kitfit1]

Prediction time: Max on pole, but a crazy race with wind and sand leads to a totally unexpected winner on Sunday like Stroll, Ocon, or Riakkonen.

Mmmmmmm, i think it's going to be a crazy race as well. Probably with at least 2 safety cars. My prediction for the podium is, Max, Norris and Sainz.

 

[Irish_Tom]

Thanks for the thread @Shimmy

Cautiously optimistic for an unpredictable quali/race if Merc actually are struggling a bit.

 

[fez]

Lots of anticipation for tomorrows race and quali today. I really hope that Merc haven't been sandbagging and we have a genuinely competitive season. Will be good to see Mercedes and LH under pressure and more teams in the mix. High pressure and high stakes === drama and crashes in places it actually matters.

 

[deuse]

"The FIA will conduct new, deeper technical inspections of Formula 1 cars following races this year to ensure all teams comply with the regulations."

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/foru...nd-prix-2021-sakhir-race-1-23.18924024/page-3


It will be done after final practice.
Soooo which team will caught out first?

 

[Merlin5]

Watching FP3, my first look at this season's cars.

 

[el_dazza]

How many times has Has-a-spin gone off now?

 

[Psycho Ned]

Made a rookie mistake already didn't realise they're having 3 F2 races a weekend now! 2 sprints on a Saturday and the Feature on Sunday (but alternating the rounds with F3) so missed the first one!

 

[Mr Jack]

Made a rookie mistake already didn't realise they're having 3 F2 races a weekend now! 2 sprints on a Saturday and the Feature on Sunday (but alternating the rounds with F3) so missed the first one!

It was a dull race - especially by F2 standards - so you didn't much. Stoked for Lawson, gutted for Theo.

 

[Psycho Ned]

Obviously practice isn't qualifying/race etc etc etc but Red Bull are definitely quick no doubt about that, we'll see later on where Merc are.

Also looks like Aston really aren't quick!

 

[Mr Jack]

Also looks like Aston really aren't quick!

Yes, they and Alpine are looking much worse than I expected.

 

[Kenai]

Max looks confident, seems fast and well within the car too.

I don't think Mercedes are sandbagging to this extent. If they are, Toto is going to break Horner

 

[pacegod]

New regs appear to have kneecapped the mercs. I'm sure they'll recover some speed over the season, but when.
Max looked well within his and the cars ability's with more time to spare.

 

[Flibster]

"The FIA will conduct new, deeper technical inspections of Formula 1 cars following races this year to ensure all teams comply with the regulations."

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/foru...nd-prix-2021-sakhir-race-1-23.18924024/page-3


It will be done after final practice.
Soooo which team will caught out first?

Ooof... it's pretty much a complete stripdown.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Wonder what’s forced their hand? They’ve clearly been tipped off about something.

 

[Flibster]

30°C Air Temperature

35°C Track Temperature

Risk of rain for F1 qualifying session is 0%

 

[Flibster]

Wonder what’s forced their hand? They’ve clearly been tipped off about something.

Depends who they 'randomly' choose.

 

[Mr Jack]

Here we go!