2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Thread (Practice & Qualifying)

[Grinsomx]

0.1 from pole in fp2, i guess it is time to focus on next year

I hope this translates into a good start for 2022.

[stefa]

Valtteri, it`s James, Lewis is behind you.

[stefa]

0.1 from pole in fp2, i guess it is time to focus on next year

I hope this translates into a good start for 2022.

You are joking right?

[Grinsomx]

You are joking right?

yes, i was joking.
we are looking good.

[stefa]

yes, i was joking.
we are looking good.

[tifosi1993]

Alfa (Bottas) looks very good in the long run, clearly faster than all the other midfielders.

[gump1480]

Merc S2 is pretty damn good for a car which is struggling. I still don't believe that they will not fight for pole. I just hope Lec doesn't make his typical mistakes when pushed....coz Ves is going to be bloody quick here

[gump1480]

Alfa (Bottas) looks very good in the long run, clearly faster than all the other midfielders.

How is our pace vs Ves ?

[tifosi1993]

How is our pace vs Ves ?

Carlos: 1:38.499, 1:38.423, 1:38.407

Verstappen: 1:37.453, 1:37.494, 1:37.554

Charles: 1:37.169, 1:37.830

I'm not sure what's happening with Carlos. He's very slow.

[KimiBot]

Merc S2 is pretty damn good for a car which is struggling. I still don't believe that they will not fight for pole.

If that happens, I will shoot to my head, it is just too much Mercs.

[paneristi]

Valtteri, it`s James, Lewis is behind you.

[paneristi]

5 Ferrari powered cars in the top 10 constantly is a good sign. 6 Merc powered cars in the bottom half, that’s A VERY good sign

[scudieros]

Mick 8 and K Mag 10 and Bottas 6 as well, we have definitely made a good step with the engine.

[elnano14]

I think our engine is the best atm, but there is one thing I noticed: Max was so much faster on the straight (especially on the main straight), he was usually hit 317-318kph while our cars at best were around ~310kph. Is that due to the set up or the RBR have lower DF / lower drag than us ?

[tifosi1993]

[330 p4]

Mick 8 and K Mag 10 and Bottas 6 as well, we have definitely made a good step with the engine.

Shame Giovanazzi was replaced with Zhou, could maybe have all Ferrari engined cars in top 10 or there abouts. If Merc still struggling n qualifying and race it would be encouraging, ideally want them struggling 20 races into the season.

[tifosi1993]

I think our engine is the best atm, but there is one thing I noticed: Max was so much faster on the straight (especially on the main straight), he was usually hit 317-318kph while our cars at best were around ~310kph. Is that due to the set up or the RBR have lower DF / lower drag than us ?

Max on a higher engine mode. There's not way he's nearly 7 tenths faster than Perez in the sector 1 which has only 2 corners and 2 long straights.

Ferrari and Mercedes still haven't turned up their engine properly. I don't think Mercedes will be able to turn up the engine fully because of the bouncing.

[paneristi]

https://i.imgur.com/AD0oHY6.jpg

HAAS at 320

[scudieros]

https://i.imgur.com/AD0oHY6.jpg

I think our engine is the best atm, but there is one thing I noticed: Max was so much faster on the straight (especially on the main straight), he was usually hit 317-318kph while our cars at best were around ~310kph. Is that due to the set up or the RBR have lower DF / lower drag than us ?

we are not running quali engine maps yet, I'd think we'll be doing 320-330 during qualy.

[scudieros]

we also seem to be better in sector 2, and sectors 1 and 3 are mainly engine, so we are looking prettty solid. Just a matter of how much compared to red bull.

[jgonzalesm6]

Max on a higher engine mode. There's not way he's nearly 7 tenths faster than Perez in the sector 1 which has only 2 corners and 2 long straights.

Ferrari and Mercedes still haven't turned up their engine properly. I don't think Mercedes will be able to turn up the engine fully because of the bouncing.

Regarding engine modes, you know this information how again???

[tifosi1993]

Regarding engine modes, you know this information how again???

Your eyes aren't functioning? Are or your too angry to read cause my opinion of your precious Max running higher engine mode?

[nani_s23]

I think it will all come down to party mode come quali. As of now I see Max has the edge.
Interesting how will Ferrari respond to it. We have GIO at Sim, counting on him tomorrow for right set up.

[nani_s23]

If ferrari is quick, then max vs lec I was waiting for this battle since long.
Time to pay back.

[patrese86]

So Mercedes are handy round the corners but slow in the straight, still bouncing badly. Are they running more downforce and others running less to stop the bouncing?

[stefa]

Honestly, I am satusfied. There is room for improvement, but still nice work for Friday

[tifosi1993]

If ferrari is quick, then max vs lec I was waiting for this battle since long.
Time to pay back.

Yup, if Mad Max thinks he can play the same dirty tricks with Charles then he's in for a painful surprise.

[jgonzalesm6]

Your eyes aren't functioning? Are or your too angry to read cause my opinion of your precious Max running higher engine mode?

Negative. I just find it interesting that you and ONLY YOU can surmise that Max is supposedly (according to you) running on a higher engine mode than Perez because AGAIN according to you "There's no way he's nearly 7 tenths faster than Perez in the sector 1 which has only 2 corners and 2 long straights."

You're the only one talking about engine modes when NO ONE knows about what engine modes ANYONE is running except the teams.

Is it possible that Perez is running a higher fuel load than Max????

Is it also possible that Max is just outperforming Perez???

[PURE PASSION]

So Mercedes are handy round the corners but slow in the straight, still bouncing badly. Are they running more downforce and others running less to stop the bouncing?

They're saying that the mini- upgrades they brought here (bottom etc) doesn't work, so they will drop them.
There also rumors that they are even talking about returning to Barcelona spec and drop zero-pod concept because they can't find a way to make it work. But I really don't think they will go that far.

[PURE PASSION]

Negative. I just find it interesting that you and ONLY YOU can surmise that Max is supposedly (according to you) running on a higher engine mode than Perez because AGAIN according to you "There's no way he's nearly 7 tenths faster than Perez in the sector 1 which has only 2 corners and 2 long straights."

You're the only one talking about engine modes when NO ONE knows about what engine modes ANYONE is running except the teams.

Is it possible that Perez is running a higher fuel load than Max????

Is it also possible that Max is just outperforming Perez???

There some "whispers " that we actually have something more engine wise from Max-RedBull/Honda. But we will only figure it out tomorrow in Q3!!