2024 Bahrain Grand Prix - Sakhir, Feb 29 - Mar 02

[stonehenge]

Now tomorrow DRS on Lap 2 might make things very very interesting

I agree. I think the change to DRS activation wasn’t talked about enough. It makes a big difference, especially on tracks where DRS is very effective such as Bahrain. Max will probably still have the edge but I would be very surprised if Red Bull finished 50 seconds ahead of Ferrari again.

[AR3-GP]

Now tomorrow DRS on Lap 2 might make things very very interesting

I agree. I think the change to DRS activation wasn’t talked about enough. It makes a big difference, especially on tracks where DRS is very effective such as Bahrain. Max will probably still have the edge but I would be very surprised if Red Bull finished 50 seconds ahead of Ferrari again.

There are 3 DRS zones here. It's an overwhelming difference in lap time.

[Rinde]

The driving quality from testing to now is incredible. No shunts and few mistakes.
Is it the handling of cars getting better?

[avantman]

Verstappen 1st fastest on S1 (with a tow), 4th fastest on S2, 7th fastest on S3. 1:29.152s theoretical best lap
Perez 3rd fastest on S1, 6th fastest on S2, 9th fastest on S3.

Leclerc 4th fastest on S1(without any tow), fastest on S2 and S3. 1:29.084s theoretical best

[stephen]

From P2 to P9, just over 0.3 sec. We are surely going to see some great battles behind Max Verstappen in tomorrow's race.

[SoulPancake13]

Sargeant should not be an F1 driver unfortunately. Get Lawson in that seat.

[SoulPancake13]

Verstappen 1st fastest on S1 (with a tow), 4th fastest on S2, 7th fastest on S3. 1:29.152s theoretical best lap
Perez 3rd fastest on S1, 6th fastest on S2, 9th fastest on S3.

Leclerc 4th fastest on S1(without any tow), fastest on S2 and S3. 1:29.084s theoretical best

All weekend I feel like Red Bull have somewhat struggled in S3, can anyone verify this with data?

[Sieper]

Now tomorrow DRS on Lap 2 might make things very very interesting

I agree. I think the change to DRS activation wasn’t talked about enough. It makes a big difference, especially on tracks where DRS is very effective such as Bahrain. Max will probably still have the edge but I would be very surprised if Red Bull finished 50 seconds ahead of Ferrari again.

There are 3 DRS zones here. It's an overwhelming difference in lap time.

Yep. And you get it from lap 2. Any SC restart and everyone is again in DRS.

This is a giant rule change.

[f1isgood]

It will inevitably bring the field together even if they are far away in absolute pace. I am curious to see how this plays out with regard to overtaking this year. Might be a fascinating topic.

[avantman]

All weekend I feel like Red Bull have somewhat struggled in S3, can anyone verify this with data?

[Rikhart]

Sargeant should not be an F1 driver unfortunately. Get Lawson in that seat.

Should be in Perez seat tbh.

[f1isgood]

Looking at the lap-times is a bit crazy compared to 2023. RB19 would get P9.

Haas is only a tenth away from pole of last year.

One would expect that a car that was so victorious would have a bigger margin.....

[vanburin]

It will inevitably bring the field together even if they are far away in absolute pace. I am curious to see how this plays out with regard to overtaking this year. Might be a fascinating topic.

I fear the dreaded DRS train. Nearly every car in the line will be within 1 second of the car in front after lap 1 (possibly except Max in first). I'm curious about it too, but maybe more on the pessimistic side. Bring the race on either way!

[f1isgood]

It will inevitably bring the field together even if they are far away in absolute pace. I am curious to see how this plays out with regard to overtaking this year. Might be a fascinating topic.

I fear the dreaded DRS train. Nearly every car in the line will be within 1 second of the car in front after lap 1 (possibly except Max in first). I'm curious about it too, but maybe more on the pessimistic side. Bring the race on either way!

I think pitstops are going to be even more crucial all across the grid because I envision a similar scenario.

[avantman]

Max train