McLaren and Lando Norris have left rivals guessing, and as the only driver to have tested the C2, he could hold a significant advantage in the GP — provided McLaren opts to use the compound against expectations.
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Mercedes are waiting to assess the true pace of both cars, but after repeatedly opposing team decisions, Russell is grateful this time.
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Max Verstappen may be the only driver able to attempt a one-stop strategy after showing strong pace on the C3 Medium on Friday, but that strength could also work against him.
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Verstappen stood out on long runs, while Antonelli and Leclerc led the shorter stints in the race-pace analysis from Sepang, Malaysia, venue for the Bahrain GP.
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Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in Bahrain GP FP2 ahead of Hadjar and Norris, while Verstappen also looked strong on long runs. Mercedes encountered set-up problems.
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It is an unusual Thursday, with practice already complete and race pace under the spotlight. Several teams impressed, but Ferrari were not among them.
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PL2 showed there are few overtaking opportunities, and running behind another car quickly becomes complicated. Tyre degradation remains an unresolved issue.
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Antonelli’s race pace was extraordinary, but three clear factors worked against Russell as George suffered his heaviest defeat at his best point of the season.
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The FP2 race-pace simulations paint an even tighter picture at Monza, the Temple of Speed.
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The second practice session clarifies the picture, with teams showing their true level after more complete qualifying and race-pace simulations.
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Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur was right: the race pace of the two SF-26s was clear. Ferrari had the speed to win, but Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton missed an opportunity.
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More than 10,000 spaces will be available for the Formula 1 weekend: where to park cars, motorcycles and motorhomes, how much it costs and how far each car park is from the circuit.
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Two consecutive wins and a pace capable of troubling his rivals have replaced last season's criticism with a champion now sure of himself and targeting ambitious new goals.
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