2025 Bahrain Grand Prix - Sakhir, April 11 - 13

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C1 - C2 - C3

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[langedweil]

Considering testing I'd say a mid to low 1:28 should be possible for pole ..
Something like a 1:28.365

[SB15]

Considering testing I'd say a mid to low 1:28 should be possible for pole ..
Something like a 1:28.365

No, we're going high 1:27's

[Downforce777]

I think they won’t reach the W11 record because of 1 sector, but I think low 1.27 can be expected

[f1onions]

Bahrain this year is later than usual, which probably means higher track temps and therefore a slower track. I expect an improvement of "only" 0.5s.

[langedweil]

I think they won’t reach the W11 record because of 1 sector, but I think low 1.27 can be expected

Nah, last years was 29.1 .. it's not like they found 2 secs

[Downforce777]

I think they won’t reach the W11 record because of 1 sector, but I think low 1.27 can be expected

Nah, last years was 29.1 .. it's not like they found 2 secs

I guess 1.27.8 is quite possible, the cars of 2025 will be insanely fast in S2 and S3, but there will be problems in S1, because there are many slow turns, the cars of 2018-2020 simply had a huge traction and, most importantly, they were easier, for example, W11 in my opinion showed 27.6 seconds on the first sector, which is unrealistic for cars of 2025

[f1isgood]

I think it will be low 1.28s. The cars started at 1.30.5 at Bahrain in 2022 and we only saw 1.5s gain in 2 years of development. Expecting 1 more second seems reasonable at best, so 1.28.1 is the best. It would be remarkable to hit high 1.27s maybe the Maccas will if their drivers can nail their laps.

[venkyhere]

The only 'skill corner' is the T9-T10 section where 'optimal lines' will show up driver skill differences. Other than that, it's all about the car.
Track is all about straightline top speed, braking and traction - a recipe tailor made for Ferrari of the past few years, but this year, the Ferrari is poor in slow corners and isn't rotating the way it's supposed to, though lower gear traction from the Ferrari PU is still a strength.
Expecting McLaren and Mercedes to 'gap' the others, since track temps will be in the late20s-early30s even in the night. I predict that this time, it will be Russel who is going to be a thorn in McLaren's flesh, since Mercedes no longer have the 'deg problem' that Redbull does.