2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Thread (Practice & Qualifying)

[tpe]

I am very happy. Apart from the pole, CS lost the second place for a handful of tens! Our 2 drivers are very close to each other and that's very good (and very bad at the same time).
Honestly, I just hope that their relationship doesn't deteriorate so they can enjoy a fruitful season (for all!)

[Cavallino]

weren't Ferrari quick in FP on hards?

[Cavallino]

I am very happy. Apart from the pole, CS lost the second place for a handful of tens! Our 2 drivers are very close to each other and that's very good (and very bad at the same time).
Honestly, I just hope that their relationship doesn't deteriorate so they can enjoy a fruitful season (for all!)

thousandths

[Redfive]

Wow!!! Pole and 3rd!! I won't lie, I was hoping for a Sainz pole but still, that is fantastic!! Hope we get a double podium tomorrow!

[scudieros]

Have MB got the same spec engine as HAM in Brazil? That was a monster PU, probably sacrificed longevity, but in performance that was a beast. So we'd imagine their current spec is equal or better than that right? If Ferrari have caught up and surpassed that PU (which by Haas and Alfa performance it sure looks that way) and it will be frozen for the next few years, then I say we are in an amazing position. Redbull are clearly very good at the aero and chassis, and if we can beat their updated aero with our launch spec car, then boy...

I know we haven't won anything yet and we still need to see the race pace, and we need to see if there are any tracks that will be difficult for us, aaand we definitely need to get better at tactics and pitstops, but these are all things we can do, and generally from testing the race pace looked decent. So I am very very optimistic about this year, and can finally enjoy myself on race weekends and cheer my team to victories.

Forza Ferrari Sempre

[Greig]

yes, but Ferrari, RedBull, and MB have to absolutely perfect in all aspects when it comes to racing. Currently, MB is lacking so Ferrari and RedBull have to take advantage of MB not being able to fight up the front. Ferrari has to take the most points away followed by RedBull to nullify MB chance of making it up to the front once they figure out their aero issues.

MB still has an ace up it's sleeve once they figure out their aero issue....they could simply change out their PU every other race for the "spicy" PU....get sent to the back of the grid and make up places and the best time to do that is during the sprint races which this season has 3 sprint races. Brazil 2021 ring a bell??

Might not be a simple fix for them.

[SFTifoso]

Data says otherwise. The Mclaren isn't suffering from the bouncing on the straight. It was the fastest car on the straight last year and this year it's slower than all the other Ferrari, Honda and the only Renault powered cars.

But I'm not too fussed about Mercedes PU's performance. Let it be the E10, porpoising or the act of god, I don't care. I'm simply enjoying their demise.

Same here! I think they got lucky with a monster of a PU. Whatever the case it’s so satisfying to see Hamilton just walk by with his head down. I wish they would’ve showed more of Toto on the broadcast.

[jgonzalesm6]

Might not be a simple fix for them.

I'm hoping it is'nt......but Mercedes, given its history at solving problems quickly, says otherwise.

btw, Russell gave Lewis 3 tow's consecutively in each qualifying session to help Lewis as much as possible....which is smart if you're at a disadvantage already.

[Greig]

I'm hoping it is'nt......but Mercedes, given its history at solving problems quickly, says otherwise.

btw, Russell gave Lewis 3 tow's consecutively in each qualifying session to help Lewis as much as possible....which is smart if you're at a disadvantage already.

They have not had to solve much problems recently?....now they have limited wind tunnel time and a budget cap....

[Liscia]

YABBADABBADOO!!! I'm overjoyed with today's result for our team and all Tifosi who have endured so much discouragement over the past few years.
It's also releiving to watch coverage that didn't include so much about MB, their Crying Wolff and his favorite son Ham - some humility (if not humiliation) will be good for them and we haven't seen their last I'm sure. We'll still have to win tomorrow's race which will hopefully be the first of many wins for us this season. FORZA FERRARi !!!

[WS6TransAm01]

Do we realistically have a chance to win the WDC this year?

It would be improper to even guess based on one qualifying session. “The road is long with many a winding turn.”

[jgonzalesm6]

They have not had to solve much problems recently?....now they have limited wind tunnel time and a budget cap....

I hope you are right but my suspiciions say otherwise. I want MB to have issues well into the half way mark of the season.

[Lec16]

:

[nani_s23]

Red Bull they think the RB18 is at least 10 kilos heavier than the Ferrari

[PURE PASSION]

Ferrari's first pole at a season-opener since 2007, which was the last time a Ferrari driver won the world title... #F1 #BahrainGP

[nani_s23]

2007 … hmmm seems to be long long time.

[PURE PASSION]

2007 … hmmm seems to be long long time.

I had hair back then !!!!

[Tony]

Personally, I would'nt want them to leave F1. Ferrari needs to beat them fair and square. MB no longer has the advantage anymore currently with regards to the past 8 years. We are currently in a budget cap and a new aero formula.

Ferrari and RedBull/Honda have upped their A-game with regards to the PU in 2022 to challenge MB.

So do I but i suspect Mercedes wouldn't want to stick around and be thrashed for 5 years straight either. It's a pretty good way to inflate your success rate when you can just up and pull out when things don't go your way.

[JacKy]

Do not forgot F1-75 is pretty much launch spec car!

hats off the maranello.

[330 p4]

Have MB got the same spec engine as HAM in Brazil? That was a monster PU, probably sacrificed longevity, but in performance that was a beast. So we'd imagine their current spec is equal or better than that right? If Ferrari have caught up and surpassed that PU (which by Haas and Alfa performance it sure looks that way) and it will be frozen for the next few years, then I say we are in an amazing position. Redbull are clearly very good at the aero and chassis, and if we can beat their updated aero with our launch spec car, then boy...

I know we haven't won anything yet and we still need to see the race pace, and we need to see if there are any tracks that will be difficult for us, aaand we definitely need to get better at tactics and pitstops, but these are all things we can do, and generally from testing the race pace looked decent. So I am very very optimistic about this year, and can finally enjoy myself on race weekends and cheer my team to victories.

Forza Ferrari Sempre

Merc engine was the same all year. They just threw new engines in every few races and ran them with turned up engine modes so were very quick v aged PU's of competitors. It was a desperation move as title was nearly over and nearly paid off.

[Kyss4k]

I had hair back then !!!!

Same

[330 p4]

Do not forgot F1-75 is pretty much launch spec car!

hats off the maranello.

Yes, RB already brought a big update in testing, Merc as well plus crunching through budget to just catch up. Marathon not a sprint, only so many big update can bring with budget cap. Ferrari have an advantage on updates available with budget in mind using launch spec. Better to maximise every package and drivers their style before need updates plus the longer you hold off updates the better they should be as new regs probably mean gains made daily on cfd.

[Kyss4k]

And they can't do that now due to the cost cap. Every crash, every unnecessary engine change will hurt everyone financally. Having edge at the start of the year could be actually priceless.

[FerrariF60]

I had hair back then !!!!

me too.....i have a shiny DOME now....LOL

[Aziz]

2007 … hmmm seems to be long long time.

I remember that race like it was yesterday

[paolo lalli]

If red bull is 10kg heavier than ferrari then max needs to stop eating rollups. Ferrari car is a perfect example of the new rules,considering its virtually the car that was launched is testimony to how grand it really is.This ferrari has the potential to be evolved into some thing that will make other f1 teams stand still.The scary part is they already know this.

[PURE PASSION]

me too.....i have a shiny DOME now....LOL

yep!!!same here !!! the aftermath of 15 difficult years !!!!

[PURE PASSION]

Ferrari took pole on the 1st race after SO meny years , and its snowing in Athens ,on March !!!!

[SS454]

Amazing to see Ferrari back on pole position. Nearly a 1-2 as well. I was worried Verstappen was going to be ahead by half a second, so very happy that's not the case. It's incredible that Ferrari and Red Bull can be so close in speed despite having completely different designs. If Red Bull didn't bring their huge update in testing, Ferrari likely would have been way ahead. I can see why Binotto was so excited during the launch.

Ferrari have done something right with their power unit. Some were saying it's a driveability thing, maybe its outright power, or a deployment strategy, but it's working very well. I'm stunned that Alfa Romeo and Haas are that fast, particularly Haas as I thought they were doing glory runs in testing.

I'm surprised that Red Bull appear to have quite a lot less drag than everyone. The "Honda" power is good, but 322-323 kph is a lot faster than everyone. The AT's weren't too bad either. There are plenty of reasons why the RBR has more top speed, and I don't think it's outright power. The 100-300 kph phase doesn't seem to be any better than Ferrari. Possible flexy aero that becomes effective above 310? Who knows.

Mercedes aren't as slow as some predicted, but weren't sandbagging as much as others predicted. The longer they have problems, the happier I am, but I do expect them to figure it out and the car will be fighting for wins at some point. I tend to agree with some others, that the Mercedes PU does not appear as strong. For 8 years it has had a clear advantage, and there is nothing to support they have an advantage now. All their cars were down in pace. I also believe that the change to E10 could have an significant difference. Combustion chamber efficiency, cylinder temperatures, the fuel's resistance to detonation. These are big factors to horsepower and reliability.

Shout out to KMag. Gets the call, has pretty much no sim time, no proper training, new car, new formula, and thumps Schumacher. Back in F2 Schumacher never appeared to have a lot of outright speed, but if he gets leveled by Kevin all year, that won't look good.

Hulk beating Stroll, laughable. Pretty much the same story as Kmag, and to show up and outqualify the guy the team is built around. Vettel and Hulk should be their driver lineup, but Stroll will never lose his seat as long as dad owns the team.

It's only the first qualifying of the season, still many many unknowns.

[Gilles]

Onbord Q3 Charles vs Max

https://scuderiafans.com/onboard-com...22-bahrain-gp/