2023 Pre-Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Feb 23 - 25

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Spoutnik wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 13:37
What about the draggy (in 2022) Merc ?
Not listed unfortunately

Also I don't think these figures are that accurate. Max hit 328 I believe

This person is saying 322 for Merc which is a considerable step forward


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organic wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 13:41
Spoutnik wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 13:37
What about the draggy (in 2022) Merc ?
Not listed unfortunately

Also I don't think these figures are that accurate. Max hit 328 I believe

This person is saying 322 for Merc which is a considerable step forward

not bad when merc still has a big wing on

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First testing session over, what have we learned? For me it seems:

RedBull still looks the class of the field (at least in Max's hands).
Ferrari are still closest.
Mercedes are either just data gathering and playing a long game or have not made many gains.
The rest look unlikely to challenge Ferrari or RB but some may be closer to Mercedes.

I know it is early days but I'm not hopeful for close racing with multiple teams contesting for wins and podiums.

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Found on twitter. Seems to agree with what AMuS reported & has Merc on there. 321 for Russell

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organic wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:11
https://i.imgur.com/RxNq5bZ.png

Found on twitter. Seems to agree with what AMuS reported & has Merc on there. 321 for Russell
Looks like Haas is again running higher engine modes than Ferrari, Ferrari only 3kmh faster on straight with smaller rear wing and more streamlined bodywork doesn't make sense.
And they call it a stall. A STALL!

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Translation: Stroll broke both wrists and only operated on one in the bike accident. The team says he will be back for the GP... check it out!

Team ANTI-HYPE. Prove it, then I’ll anoint you.

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FWandE wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:03
First testing session over, what have we learned? For me it seems:

RedBull still looks the class of the field (at least in Max's hands).
Ferrari are still closest.
Mercedes are either just data gathering and playing a long game or have not made many gains.
The rest look unlikely to challenge Ferrari or RB but some may be closer to Mercedes.

I know it is early days but I'm not hopeful for close racing with multiple teams contesting for wins and podiums.
It was a first sesson. I learned nothing.

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gastonmazzacane wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:39
FWandE wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:03
First testing session over, what have we learned? For me it seems:

RedBull still looks the class of the field (at least in Max's hands).
Ferrari are still closest.
Mercedes are either just data gathering and playing a long game or have not made many gains.
The rest look unlikely to challenge Ferrari or RB but some may be closer to Mercedes.

I know it is early days but I'm not hopeful for close racing with multiple teams contesting for wins and podiums.
It was a first sesson. I learned nothing.
Same :lol:

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214270 wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:35
Translation: Stroll broke both wrists and only operated on one in the bike accident. The team says he will be back for the GP... check it out!

Is that really advisable.

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Mercedes (Toto) has already confirmed they have not seen any porpoising/bouncing. Generally seems upbeat by the start.

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Unmistakable bouncing noises on that LEC onboard.
Team ANTI-HYPE. Prove it, then I’ll anoint you.

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f1jcw wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:53
214270 wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:35
Translation: Stroll broke both wrists and only operated on one in the bike accident. The team says he will be back for the GP... check it out!

Is that really advisable.
I believe the “check it out!” in the translation can also be read as “we will see”. Seems no one is confident.
Team ANTI-HYPE. Prove it, then I’ll anoint you.

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214270 wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 15:15
f1jcw wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:53
214270 wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:35
Translation: Stroll broke both wrists and only operated on one in the bike accident. The team says he will be back for the GP... check it out!

Is that really advisable.
I believe the “check it out!” in the translation can also be read as “we will see”. Seems no one is confident.
Ah, "we will see" makes a lot more sense. "check it out" comes across as more "wow look at that"

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f1jcw wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:53
214270 wrote:
23 Feb 2023, 14:35
Translation: Stroll broke both wrists and only operated on one in the bike accident. The team says he will be back for the GP... check it out!

Is that really advisable.
It really does depend on the severity. A "break" is very ambiguous. It could mean a slight fracture or compound break. It sounds pretty optimistic if it's just a minor hairline but I guess we'll see

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What happed to Aston?