F1 2022: Bahrain GP - Sakhir (March 20)

irunalot · 03-19-2022, 09:24 AM

They looked rough in P3, I don't see the consistency you see from the top teams IMHO.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-19-2022, 09:54 AM

Kevin in the HAAS is P7 in FP-3 . That's really impressive !

irunalot · 03-19-2022, 09:57 AM

HAAS looked good in FP3

GuidoK · 03-19-2022, 09:59 AM

yeah, both Haas cars ended FP3 in front of Riccardo.
Of course it's practice (and just 1 session), but who would have thought last year...
And both alfa's also in the top 10.

But points are only given on sunday.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-19-2022, 10:04 AM

The Million Dollar question is : Is Mercedes ?

1- A bucking horse ?
2- The Trojan horse ?

gatorfast · 03-19-2022, 10:05 AM

Anyone else feeling more excited than usual for the season start? It seems like a lot of teams will be very competitive at the moment.

Mr Pete · 03-19-2022, 10:10 AM

I'm impressed with Ferrari, as well as the teams running Ferrari engines. Hopefully Ferrari can make it a fight this season.

Of course, Max doing max things. That kid is absolutely unreal. Say what you want about him, but he maximizes every last bit of performance of any car you put him in.

I hope Mclaren can show something during quali, but I'm not holding my breath. Come on Lando!!! I'm keeping the faith!!!

GuidoK · 03-19-2022, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Anyone else feeling more excited than usual for the season start? It seems like a lot of teams will be very competitive at the moment.

Absolutely. It's a new deck freshly shuffled.
Cars have to follow a new designphilosophy, so they're radically different, there are strick budget limits.

However I still suspect that the top 3 teams of last year will also be among the top teams for this year.

Also because last year was so close, the prediction of the start of this year is less clear.

MontyB1 · 03-19-2022, 10:36 AM

Full report on the final race of last season.

Conclusion.

- Lobbying by the teams added un-necessary stress and influence and will be banned in future.
- Masi made a mistake but the result stands, the rules now clarified that any does mean all.
- Will have a VAR type solution to review things remotely as well as at the race.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/i...-prix/9135546/

Bit of nothing ness and why it’s taken so long is shocking. Fans will continue to be aggrieved and it agrees mistakes are made.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-19-2022, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pete

I'm impressed with Ferrari, as well as the teams running Ferrari engines. Hopefully Ferrari can make it a fight this season.

Of course, Max doing max things. That kid is absolutely unreal. Say what you want about him, but he maximizes every last bit of performance of any car you put him in.

I hope Mclaren can show something during quali, but I'm not holding my breath. Come on Lando!!! I'm keeping the faith!!!

Ferrari is sandbagging as well...
Within 20 min. they will pull the Ferrari PU mappings to a higher QF level !

Earlier this week , Binotto said : Ferrari Isn't meant to race for P2 because Ferrari is legendary !
I'm convinced the 2022 Ferrari PU is a masterpiece !

That's why Binotto has a smile on his face !

Mr Pete · 03-19-2022, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pete

I'm impressed with Ferrari, as well as the teams running Ferrari engines. Hopefully Ferrari can make it a fight this season.

Of course, Max doing max things. That kid is absolutely unreal. Say what you want about him, but he maximizes every last bit of performance of any car you put him in.

I hope Mclaren can show something during quali, but I'm not holding my breath. Come on Lando!!! I'm keeping the faith!!!

Ferrari is sandbagging as well...
Within 20 min. they will pull the Ferrari PU mappings to a higher QF level !

Earlier this week , Binotto said : Ferrari Isn't meant to race for P2 because Ferrari is legendary !
I'm convinced the 2022 Ferrari PU is a masterpiece !

That's why Binotto has a smile on his face !

I do rather enjoy your enthusiasm into all things F1, contrary to how some other forum members feel lol

How are the Spa Francorchamps updates coming along? Everything finished now? I'm too lazy to google

///M Power-Belgium · 03-19-2022, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pete

I do rather enjoy your enthusiasm into all things F1, contrary to how some other forum members feel lol

How are the Spa Francorchamps updates coming along? Everything finished now? I'm too lazy to google

"Onboard on the renovated 'Francorchamps track" !

All my pleasure . Thank you ! IMO It looks really good ..

irunalot · 03-19-2022, 11:10 AM

First Q1 runs look surprising, Bottas p4. Hmm maybe that Ferrari engine has caught up

Mr Pete · 03-19-2022, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irunalot

First Q1 runs look surprising

Seriously. Those Ferrari engines wow

Fliplegend · 03-19-2022, 11:11 AM

Can Bottas out qualify the Mercs?!?!

Mr Pete · 03-19-2022, 11:16 AM

So maybe there is something to that whole story of Ferrari stopping any significant progress in 2021 to completely focus on the 2022 cars. Wtf this is absolutely insane, going to be a fun season!

Mclaren. No words…..

Fliplegend · 03-19-2022, 11:21 AM

Hulk out qualifies Stroll. Amazing.

irunalot · 03-19-2022, 11:22 AM

Bottas must have had porridge and espresso before that q1 run

Mr Pete · 03-19-2022, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pete

I do rather enjoy your enthusiasm into all things F1, contrary to how some other forum members feel lol

How are the Spa Francorchamps updates coming along? Everything finished now? I'm too lazy to google

"Onboard on the renovated 'Francorchamps track" !

All my pleasure . Thank you ! IMO It looks really good ..

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

"Onboard on the renovated 'Francorchamps track" !

All my pleasure . Thank you ! IMO It looks really good ..

I think Spa is my favorite circuit in the world.

Going to be a fun season!

Fliplegend · 03-19-2022, 11:30 AM

Track limits already a bit dodgy....

Bongoxxx · 03-19-2022, 11:32 AM

So let’s make reg changes around track limits, but already not enforcing them.

TheBingoBalls · 03-19-2022, 11:44 AM

Welcome back Ferrari.

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