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[Goosfrabba]

I want to see these McLaren's drive into the distance on Sunday.

 

[Naks]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1910842725978489282

"McLaren looking sharp in #FP2 Practice 2 at the Bahrain GP
Here’s how Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris stacked up in the data
Full breakdown below – swipe the screenshots + check out more at http://f1datastop.com

Top Lap Times
Oscar Piastri — 1:30.50 (Session fastest )
Lando Norris — 1:30.66 (Just 0.16s behind)

Sector Highlights
Sector 1: George Russell fastest (0:28.75)
Sector 2: Oscar Piastri fastest (0:38.89 )
Sector 3: Norris was strong here – 0:22.86 vs Oscar’s 0:22.63

Theoretical Best Lap
Combined sectors from all drivers = 1:30.28
That’s just 0.22s off Oscar’s actual best, showing he got very close to the limit

Consistency & Long-Run Form
From the lap time chart, Lando looked more consistent over longer stints
Oscar had a few spikier laps but nailed it on his hot run
Both drivers showed competitive pace across different lap phases

McLaren’s Practice 2 Takeaway
The car looks dialed in under Bahrain conditions
Piastri’s peak pace + Lando’s consistency = a strong pairing going into qualifying

Want more breakdowns like this?

Head to http://f1datastop.com for full sector charts, driver comparisons, and telemetry overlays."

 

[Naks]

Practice Debrief: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...-in-the-bahrain-desert.6wQFZovIWOrYl0GueVo77V

 

[Naks]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1910426503206035925

" Ferrari SF-25: Bahrain Update Summary

New floor: Completely revised from the Venturi channels to the diffuser, designed to increase aerodynamic load. Hamilton is running the updated version, while Leclerc’s car retains the baseline spec (used by Dino Beganovic in FP1).

Reworked outer-fence and floor edge: Updated to better manage airflow and reduce turbulence from the front tires.

New aero appendages: Added around the exhaust area to control hot airflow and improve diffuser and beam wing efficiency.

Redesigned diffuser: More compact than the launch version; it’s the most extensively modified component in this package.

New rear brake cooling inlet: Aimed at improving thermal management.

FP1 will focus on data gathering. The results from Bahrain and upcoming races will determine whether a second upgrade package—currently in development—will be implemented."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1910705825087168635

Ferrari SF25 new floor close-up

 

[Werner1975]

My apology if this was already posted -

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

Bahrain where the flexi wings will run away with it
1 Mclaren
2 Mclaren
3 Merc
4 Merc

 

[Mzezman]

weird P3 session there

 

[Goosfrabba]

Hard seeing anyone matching Piastri at the moment.

Can't wait for quali

 

[Binary_Bark]

Time to replace Yuki

 

[Speedster]

I'm beginning to think the Vcarb is faster than the RB

 

[Mzezman]

I'm beginning to think the Vcarb is faster than the RB

It certainly seems more stable / predictable

 

[Binary_Bark]

Williams aiming for two cars in the top 10. They were sliding around a bit on the hotter track, then to be fair so was everyone else.

 

[Mzezman]

Williams aiming for two cars in the top 10. They were sliding around a bit on the hotter track, then to be fair so was everyone else.

That was a really good interview with James

 

[Binary_Bark]

That was a really good interview with James

James always does give a good and interesting interview

 

[Binary_Bark]

I am a James fan. I'd wear James merch if Williams produced it. He is refreshing to listen to in the paddock. Humble and knowledgeable.

James, Fred and Toto are my 3 top team bosses this year. Gunther would be in the top 3 if he was there this year.

Gunther alone would have bankrupted the team by now with just press interviews.

 

[Speedster]

I am a James fan. I'd wear James merch if Williams produced it. He is refreshing to listen to in the paddock. Humble and knowledgeable.

James, Fred and Toto are my 3 top team bosses this year. Gunther would be in the top 3 if he was there this year.

Gunther is box office, but he's a useless team manager.

 

[nulkoel]

James always does give a good and interesting interview

I also like his post race debriefs - short, direct and honest. Love the guy.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Blistering lap from Piastri. Pole is his to lose...

 

[Agent_Smith]

Lol, what a mad F2 sprint race, haha.

 

[FlashSA]

I've given it a lot of thought and I've made a decision.

I am willing to accept Max missing out on his fifth in a row on 1 condition: Oscar needs to become world champion so that I can saviour Lando's tears. I just cannot stand him and his constant complaining about the car, about Red Bull, about Max, about not being sure whether he likes girls or boys more...



(Last one is purely fictional, but based on rumours of him being Bi)