News Details
Drivers divided over bumpy track, Raikkonen not impressed
The Formula 1 drivers are distributed after the first day of racing at the outer ring of the circuit in Bahrain. The track would be very bumpy and not very forgiving in case of a mistake. During the first two free practice sessions on Friday it was clear that the drivers had difficulty adapting to the 'new' circuit. They were worried about avoiding all traffic on the ultra-short and ultra-fast track, where lap times are below the minute. As a result, the drivers only have between two and three seconds of free air when all 20 cars are on the track. For optimal performance you need at least five seconds. Esteban Ocon, however, expected worse. "It was less crowded than I thought it would...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from GPBlog.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vertappen: Sakhir outer ring could be quite dangerous
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is unimpressed with the outer-ring...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Opinion: Sakhir Outer Ring another circuit that...
Motorsport is a sport of balance: it's not only about the skills of the...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Opinion: Sakhir Outer Ring another disservice to...
Motorsport is a sport of balance: it's not only about the skills of the...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Worried Sainz says Sakhir outer loop 'on the limit of...
McLaren's Carlos Sainz says Sakhir's outer loop which is being used for...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP...
No description available...
36m ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice"...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Christian Lundgaard: Bye week a chance to “unite”...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Roger Penske adds voice to discussion on US sports...
Roger Penske, owner of the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis Motor...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Tweaked single-car Fast Six qualifying set for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
OpenAI expands partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why WRC Croatia victory was “quite special” for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville crashes out of Croatia lead in final...
A dramatic WRC Rally Croatia kept the biggest shock for the Wolf Power...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Croatia: Driver crashes… then sits down for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal star open to summer exit, change of agent...
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus could find himself at the center of transfer...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'They didn't have an answer' - Thierry Henry explains...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry reckons Sporting CP could get the better of...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘No fear. Pure fire’: Mikel Arteta rallies wounded...
ager calls on players and fans to embrace the chance of Champions League...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
We have a big game on Wednesday, not just Sunday
Morning. This feels like such a strange week because at the forefront of...
5h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lawrence Stroll could make last-minute Aston Martin...
An F1 insider has suggested that Lawrence Stroll... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Red Bull linked with extraordinary move for McLaren F1...
Red Bull have been linked with a shocking move... Read More »
46m ago from GPFans.com
McLaren chief boasts Mercedes are beatable as Miami...
A key player in McLaren's technical development... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
