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[ryzaadit]

-snip-

Go watch the replay testing.

Then, you will know why they're gonna win in these years even my self fan of ferarri. During the pre-testing, it's crazy how smooth the wind was directly on their cars compared to other team.

The person who designs aerodynamics flow redbull is deserve a raise.

[NeuroticFish]

I know it looks bad ATM, but they do seem hopeful for that set of upgrades that are coming with that race. As they mentioned, they already froze the current design of the MCL60 about a month or two ago, because they realized that they wouldn't get what they were aiming at aerodynamically, which is why they're looking for that race as it will probably represent a drastic change in philosophy for that segment.

I've only seen the first day of pre-season and I've stopped there. I think that the first two races will tell much more than the test would do.
Plus, if Mercedes is so far behind, I kinda doubt Aston Martin would be that close.
I hope that the gaps (overall) are not that big and that we'll see some nice racing. I'm curious if Oscar or Nyck will perform some miracles on the grid; I wish they will

[püsür]

Apologies for being extra negative about this season but Redbull's championship is almost certain before the season even starts. A few races during the season, where teams such as williams, haas, alfa romeo, which are sure to have a grid similar to last year (except for aston martin), who do nothing but wander around the track. And there is the absurdity that şs redbull's 2nd team, alpha tauri. I don't want to accept this situation even. It will be probably a boring year and a boring organization that we usually sleep in except for a few races during the season. For years, we tried to end the domination of Mercedes, now another domination has begun. What did this mercedes and ferrari do on the break? I wish it won't be a boring season as rb is very strong.

[crwth]

For years, we tried to end the domination of Mercedes, now another domination has begun. What did this mercedes and ferrari do on the break? I wish it won't be a boring season as rb is very strong.

Well, that's just what happens when teams got the perfect formula. We will see in the upcoming race what could be the momentum of this season. It's too early to say, but let's see what happens this Sunday. I hope that it will be a very entertaining season.

[rdbase]

For years, we tried to end the domination of Mercedes, now another domination has begun. What did this mercedes and ferrari do on the break? I wish it won't be a boring season as rb is very strong.

Well, that's just what happens when teams got the perfect formula. We will see in the upcoming race what could be the momentum of this season. It's too early to say, but let's see what happens this Sunday. I hope that it will be a very entertaining season.

We can see how it all unfolds in the practice runs today.
The countdown is on and there are approximately 2 hours left until the official F1 2023 season begins with these races.
You can view the live coverage from here as there is a clock showing when it does start also a media feed on the far right of photos while in progress:
https://live.planetf1.com

[boltz]

We got a glimpse of what Aston Martin can do with this car in FP2 and I must say that I'm more than impressed and I'm sure Alonso had quite the fun driving today and a well deserved P1.

FP 2 Top 5 Results :

1 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin    1:30.907
2 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing    +0.169s
3 Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing    +0.171s
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari            +0.460s
5 Nico Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team    +0.469s

A surprising Niko on P5 with a Haas but I would be more worried for McLaren and Alpha Tauri for this season as both cars are looking slow on track and especially on corners . I also hope Williams have a lot more to offer than what we saw today in FP1 and FP2 because it this won't be the case , I'm afraid Williams will be once again on bottom of championship.

[rohang]

For years, we tried to end the domination of Mercedes, now another domination has begun. What did this mercedes and ferrari do on the break? I wish it won't be a boring season as rb is very strong.

Well, that's just what happens when teams got the perfect formula. We will see in the upcoming race what could be the momentum of this season. It's too early to say, but let's see what happens this Sunday. I hope that it will be a very entertaining season.

We can see how it all unfolds in the practice runs today.
The countdown is on and there are approximately 2 hours left until the official F1 2023 season begins with these races.
You can view the live coverage from here as there is a clock showing when it does start also a media feed on the far right of photos while in progress:
https://live.planetf1.com

Thats a great link for the practice runs ,if im not wrong the qualifying is in one hour?

Verstappen is huge favorite to win as always

[NeuroticFish]

if im not wrong the qualifying is in one hour?

You're one hour off. Q1 is already running.

Verstappen is huge favorite to win as always

I've seen P3 and there Aston Martin and Mercedes have also looked strong. Max may have some real opposition this year. And if so it'll be great!

[boltz]

if im not wrong the qualifying is in one hour?

You're one hour off. Q1 is already running.

Verstappen is huge favorite to win as always

I've seen P3 and there Aston Martin and Mercedes have also looked strong. Max may have some real opposition this year. And if so it'll be great!

After Q1 and Q2, I'm not so certain about Max taking the pole today but for sure RedBull looks the better and most stable car in the paddock.

Q3 is about to start and Ferrari is looking strong so I'm expecting a pole today from Charles and I still believe Alonso can snatch 3rd place.

[rdbase]

Q3 is progress and both Red Bulls are trying to fend off Ferrari but it is so close for Leclerc/Sainz and Verstappen same as last season.

I am liking Alonso out of the Aston Martins to do something tomorrow during the race since Stroll has a wrist injury and can only crank his steering wheel so far one-handed.

Very exciting stuff so far!

[crwth]

The qualifying highlights are already out for Bahrain Grand Prix for anyone interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg4YfEXK8R8

[boltz]

Q3 is progress and both Red Bulls are trying to fend off Ferrari but it is so close for Leclerc/Sainz and Verstappen same as last season.

I am liking Alonso out of the Aston Martins to do something tomorrow during the race since Stroll has a wrist injury and can only crank his steering wheel so far one-handed.

Very exciting stuff so far!

That was kinda flex from Stroll right ? He knows that Drugovich once he gets that wheel he will do a bit of magic and maybe he is a bit afraid of that and decided to push and made to a massive P8 in my opinion.

Tomorrow , should be one hell of a race and don't count out the Ferrari boys yet , even if RedBull showed once again that their cars is kinda flawless. Also strange how Charles didn't decide to push for one more lap as I doubt they will have a strategy with 2 slicks and 1 medium because if that is the case then I'm afraid RedBull are way more powerful than we all saw today if Ferrari needs to adapt to such thing in first race.

[lixer]

-snip-

Go watch the replay testing.

Then, you will know why they're gonna win in these years even my self fan of ferarri. During the pre-testing, it's crazy how smooth the wind was directly on their cars compared to other team.

The person who designs aerodynamics flow redbull is deserve a raise.

Lol, he is called Newey and the dude is the person who designed the most championship winning cars ever, he is not even close to anyone else at this point and just taking it further. No person has won as much as him, which shows how great he is as well.

Right now, Red Bull is pretty close to the floor right now, and to be able to do that without bouncing like Mercedes is a proof that dude already figured out the problem last year when others haven't, and others are trying to fix it this year like Mercedes seems a lot better, whereas Newey already took it a step further for the downforce and they are just simply taking the margin of victory higher at this point.

[JooBra]

Q3 is progress and both Red Bulls are trying to fend off Ferrari but it is so close for Leclerc/Sainz and Verstappen same as last season.

I am liking Alonso out of the Aston Martins to do something tomorrow during the race since Stroll has a wrist injury and can only crank his steering wheel so far one-handed.

Very exciting stuff so far!

That was kinda flex from Stroll right ? He knows that Drugovich once he gets that wheel he will do a bit of magic and maybe he is a bit afraid of that and decided to push and made to a massive P8 in my opinion.

Tomorrow , should be one hell of a race and don't count out the Ferrari boys yet , even if RedBull showed once again that their cars is kinda flawless. Also strange how Charles didn't decide to push for one more lap as I doubt they will have a strategy with 2 slicks and 1 medium because if that is the case then I'm afraid RedBull are way more powerful than we all saw today if Ferrari needs to adapt to such thing in first race.

It's first race and Ferrari is closer then I expected. I think the thing that will decide the race is tires management. If Ferrari did good job with it this winter we can maybe see some interesting things happening is the race.

[coinlocket$]

I've seen P3 and there Aston Martin and Mercedes have also looked strong. Max may have some real opposition this year. And if so it'll be great!

Mercedes and Ferrari were destroying tires in the tests.
Aston Martin was better but Ferrari got a new floor to fix the problem, did they do it?

Otherwise should be an easy win for Max.

[slaman29]

I've seen P3 and there Aston Martin and Mercedes have also looked strong. Max may have some real opposition this year. And if so it'll be great!

Mercedes and Ferrari were destroying tires in the tests.
Aston Martin was better but Ferrari got a new floor to fix the problem, did they do it?

Otherwise should be an easy win for Max.

As a person with zero knowledge in F1, it was really strange following some of the news, and even stranger following these discussions

There should be one big page of guidance to tell viewers, like okay, what can happen now with tired, or what is the expected outcome from getting floor to fix (what is even this hehe).

Amazing, in a way, it's like walking in candyshop

[Coin Gorilla]

I know it looks bad ATM, but they do seem hopeful for that set of upgrades that are coming with that race. As they mentioned, they already froze the current design of the MCL60 about a month or two ago, because they realized that they wouldn't get what they were aiming at aerodynamically, which is why they're looking for that race as it will probably represent a drastic change in philosophy for that segment.

I've only seen the first day of pre-season and I've stopped there. I think that the first two races will tell much more than the test would do.
Plus, if Mercedes is so far behind, I kinda doubt Aston Martin would be that close.
I hope that the gaps (overall) are not that big and that we'll see some nice racing. I'm curious if Oscar or Nyck will perform some miracles on the grid; I wish they will

I watched the quali yesterday, and technically, McLaren improved over the last year:

Lando P13 -> P11 (was 0.7 faster compared to 2022)
Piastri (Ric) P19 -> P18

Technically  

Realistically it's still a sh**box, and bottom line Lando once again is pulling a miracle here with what he has.   He definitely looked frustrated in the post-quali interview.

[rdbase]

Q3 is progress and both Red Bulls are trying to fend off Ferrari but it is so close for Leclerc/Sainz and Verstappen same as last season.

I am liking Alonso out of the Aston Martins to do something tomorrow during the race since Stroll has a wrist injury and can only crank his steering wheel so far one-handed.

Very exciting stuff so far!

That was kinda flex from Stroll right ? He knows that Drugovich once he gets that wheel he will do a bit of magic and maybe he is a bit afraid of that and decided to push and made to a massive P8 in my opinion.

Tomorrow , should be one hell of a race and don't count out the Ferrari boys yet , even if RedBull showed once again that their cars is kinda flawless. Also strange how Charles didn't decide to push for one more lap as I doubt they will have a strategy with 2 slicks and 1 medium because if that is the case then I'm afraid RedBull are way more powerful than we all saw today if Ferrari needs to adapt to such thing in first race.

Can't see Ferrari doing much in this race when it comes Red Bull and expect pure domination by Max and Checo today.
For the darkhorse in this race I can see Nyck De Vries doing something just to show the rest of the grid that he isn't there to mess around and to race to the maximum to his ability. I see alot of potential in this kid and him moving up from P19 quickly to make it in the top 3.
Even though he is one of the three rookies to drop out of Q1 early yesterday:
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.sargeant-piastri-and-de-vries-find-reasons-to-be-optimistic-despite-all.2g97SjXJvXiR5NrIY9kUJe.html

[coinlocket$]

As a person with zero knowledge in F1, it was really strange following some of the news, and even stranger following these discussions

There should be one big page of guidance to tell viewers, like okay, what can happen now with tired, or what is the expected outcome from getting floor to fix (what is even this hehe).

Amazing, in a way, it's like walking in candyshop

The floor of the car is the main thing with this generation the car, is the bigger component to build an huge downforce.
If it is not working properly you will be slower in turns and be a big problem for the duration of the tires.

Ferrari during the tests got problems on tires with long simulations for the race, to try to fix it they build a new bottom of the car hoping it will fix it.

[crwth]

What a race! It's definitely the Red Bulls race there, and that's the start they wanted. Damn, their cars are definitely the ones to beat.

I'm amazed at how the Aston Martin cars have performed, and even Fernando Alonso says that the car is amazing. They are definitely one of the top teams now to beat. I'm not sure if Alonso could be 3rd if Charles didn't have a malfunction in the car, but that definitely upset Ferrari for sure.

Mercedes has a lot of work to do if they want to stay competitive with the competition.