2021 Winter Testing One

[Nitrodaze]

With him at Alpha Tauri there really is not any pressure on him. He is playing with house money. But Gasly might start feeling the pressure if Yuki does put on good performances.

I'm also suprised at Checo. I was really hoping he would be closer to Max.

As it got darker it got cooler, track conditions improved considerably as a result. Perez is right up there with Max. Very close actually.

[F1nKS]

As it got darker it got cooler, track conditions improved considerably as a result. Perez is right up there with Max. Very close actually.

That would be good. I hope so.

I think I heard that Mercedes did not do any of their allotted shakedown testing prior to 3 days of testing. They are staying in Bahrain and doing it this week. So the issues Mercedes had are probably not indicative of what their race state will be. If this is true, it only reinforces my opinion that Mercedes was not showing their complete hand yet.

[Nitrodaze]

That would be good. I hope so.

I think I heard that Mercedes did not do any of their allotted shakedown testing prior to 3 days of testing. They are staying in Bahrain and doing it this week. So the issues Mercedes had are probably not indicative of what their race state will be. If this is true, it only reinforces my opinion that Mercedes was not showing their complete hand yet.

Now, that would not surprise me. They do not want to put all their aero bits out there for the copycats until the business of racing commences. I think they may be running a slight rake this season it appears.

[F1nKS]

As it got darker it got cooler, track conditions improved considerably as a result. Perez is right up there with Max. Very close actually.

F1 has charts from the runs that confirms exactly what you were saying.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...unCePHDmp.html

Also, there is indication that Ferrari could be scary if you believe that chart.

[JackCTU]

I think Ferrari were very much under the radar over the the three day test. The one thing that impressed me the most was the huge step Honda have made, the 2021 Honda engine sounds different.

[N. Jones]

Does everyone think Merc is sandbagging or is legitimately having issues?

[Nitrodaze]

Does everyone think Merc is sandbagging or is legitimately having issues?

Nope, they are not sandbagging. Their problems are real, but they will sort it out before next weekend. But l think they will be faster than Redbull when they get going. That said, it would be something if they win the first race of this season. Redbull is the favourite to win next weekend.