F1 2024: Bahrain GP - Sakhir (Mar 2)

[GuidoK]

F1 2024: Bahrain GP - Sakhir (Mar 2)

Schedule:
https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2024/Bahrain.html

Bahrain International Circuit

Sakhir
When was the track built?

Ground was broken for the Bahrain International Circuit in December 2002. Like the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the developers had a blank, sandy canvas to work with, and with that fashioned the technical, 5.4km track designed by Hermann Tilke.
When was its first Grand Prix?

It was 2004 when the drivers first lined up under an unusually cloudy sky for the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix. The race was dominated (like many in 2004) by the two Ferraris, with Michael Schumacher winning out from Rubens Barrichello, while the crowds were also treated to a fantastic dog-fight between the Jaguar of Mark Webber and the Renault of Fernando Alonso.
What’s the circuit like?

You can usually expect great racing and decent amounts of overtaking in Bahrain, while the drivers have to contend with wind, racing under floodlights and the difficulty of finding a decent set-up with the wide temperature fluctuations between sessions. The track’s most challenging point is the tight, downhill, off-camber Turn 10 left-hander, while the fast run through Turn 12 is another highlight, allowing the racers to really feel their cars coming alive.
Why go?

Given the nature of the track, race-goers in Bahrain have always got a decent chance of being treated to a 'duel in the desert' or three. Away from the race track, Bahrain, as you might expect, is a great place to catch some rays, with the 33-island archipelago kingdom featuring some jaw-dropping resorts. And if you want to do some racing yourself, the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, located right next to the track, is one of the world’s top karting facilities.
Where is the best place to watch?

Your options are slightly limited in Bahrain, given that the organisers understandably don’t want loads of fans having to traipse out into the middle of a hot desert to watch the action! We reckon your best bet is to get a place in the Batelco grandstand, giving you a great view of cars charging into Turn 8, hammering through 9 and 10 and then passing you on the run down to the short-apex Turn 11. Otherwise, the grandstand on the outside of Turns 1 and 2 will allow you to watch overtaking aplenty on either track layout.

2023 Race Highlights:

2023 Thread:
https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996373

[GuidoK]

The first new race of the season!
What is going to happen? Are there teams that have gained incredible steps in their performance?
During the test days we've seen that a lot of cars have imitated idea's of last year's RB19 car, except....RB!
The new RB20 looks radically different around the sidepod intake areas and the extra intake area next to the new 'Bazooka' air ducts.

What are your predictions regarding who's gonna win the race?

Here are mine:
1. VER
2. PER
3. SAI
4. NOR
5. HAM
6. LEC (somehow something unlucky is gonna happen.....again)
7. PIA
8. ALO
9. RUS
10. TSU

[M5Rick]

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[Killed by Death]

1. VER
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[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

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Former F1 driver 'Wilson Fittipaldi dies after cardiac arrest : 'RIP

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Former F1 driver 'Wilson Fittipaldi dies after cardiac arrest : 'RIP

Just read about it that he choked on a piece of meat at Christmas which brought on the heart attack.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Just read about it that he choked on a piece of meat at Christmas which brought on the heart attack.

Yes I read it too . And Christmas was his BD.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yes I read it too . And Christmas was his BD.

Poor man, a horrible way to die.

[Davil]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

1. VER
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True. Weirdos going on that it is not an exciting sport because Max wins. So what? There are 20 cars, 10 teams and 3 places on the podium. It’s very exciting.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yes I read it too . And Christmas was his BD.

As things hopefully begin to die down in the RB camp with the 'internal complaint' business being resolved soon, Marko has sent a bow shot to the others that the RB20 is not just an evolution but something much more with the team able to change the aero more than once to suit a particular track.
https://racingnews365.com/marko-warn...r-rb20-changes

[3798j]

Nice to see the second RedBull team improve so much in just a year.

[3798j]

Last year, Ferrari drivers had 7 poles. With this year's car being a big improvement (easier to drive), it wouldn't surprise to see them double that number. Both Leclerc and Sainz are among the best qualifiers.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yes I read it too . And Christmas was his BD.

Looks like RB are the biggest sandbaggers, PU's at the lowest settings and nearly full tanks heheh

...what the data shows anyway, should cheer wolfy up, not.

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

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You are nothing if not predictable. So if we just got rid of Max Verstappen we would have some first class top shelf racing?

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

You are noting if not predictable. So if we just got rid of Max Verstappen we would have some first class top shelf racing?

We could just give VER & PER a 20 second head start. Then see how many drivers could hunt down PER

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

We could just give VER & PER a 20 second head start. Then see how many drivers could hunt down PER

I think the reverse grid is the way to go. What would be more fun than watching Red Bull's start from the pits. Not exactly the spirit of FIA racing but fun never the less.

[TheBingoBalls]

The first month of the season is going to be telling. If RB20 really improves over the RB19, then the season is likely a wrap barring any reliability issues. The RB19 was said to be very close to EOL in terms of any significant improvements with regards to pace so if the RB20 steps up the game with the new additions, it's is highly unlikely anyone will catch up to them.

The season really becomes Mercedes vs. Ferrari vs. Aston Martin vs. McLaren.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

I think the reverse grid is the way to go. What would be more fun than watching Red Bull's start from the pits. Not exactly the spirit of FIA racing but fun never the less.

Make up a reason to give max a drive thru penalty every race

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

You are nothing if not predictable. So if we just got rid of Max Verstappen we would have some first class top shelf racing?

Hey, what !?!?

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

The season really becomes Mercedes vs. Ferrari vs. Aston Martin vs. McLaren vs. Checo.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

As things hopefully begin to die down in the RB camp with the 'internal complaint' business being resolved soon, Marko has sent a bow shot to the others that the RB20 is not just an evolution but something much more with the team able to change the aero more than once to suit a particular track.
https://racingnews365.com/marko-warn...r-rb20-changes

Just stored the '10 Episodes from Drive To Survive (season 6/2023) in my download map .
I've watched Episode 1, and it looks mind blowing with the crash images showed from other angles !

It's like a pure adrenaline shot for the eyes !

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

As things hopefully begin to die down in the RB camp with the 'internal complaint' business being resolved soon, Marko has sent a bow shot to the others that the RB20 is not just an evolution but something much more with the team able to change the aero more than once to suit a particular track.
https://racingnews365.com/marko-warn...r-rb20-changes