Could Ferrari's fuel strategy masks true potential at Bahrain test? Ferrari's performance in the Bahrain test left many with doubts, particularly regarding their high tire degradation. Insiders suggest that there may be more to the story.
What we learned from 2023 pre-season F1 testing Pre-season testing in Bahrain has revealed that Red Bull remains dominant, while Ferrari showed impressive straight-line speed but struggled in corners. Mercedes lacked consistency, and McLaren anticipates upgrades.
Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in morning session on final day of F1 testing Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of pre-season testing so far in Bahrain on Saturday morning, with a lap of 1m31.024s on the softest tyre compound. The Ferrari driver led Mercedes' George Russell by four tenths, as the teams shifted to more performance work. However, Alfa Romeo hit
Bahrain F1 Testing 2023 - Day 1 (Morning times) Max Verstappen set the early pace in the first session of F1 2023 pre-season testing in Bahrain, as the Red Bull driver posted the fastest lap time of 1:32.959 and completed 71 laps during the morning. Carlos Sainz was the closest challenger, finishing 0.294 seconds behind Verstappen
Ferrari unveils new SF-23 car in quest for championship glory Ferrari has unveiled its new SF-23 car for the upcoming F1 season, and the Italian team has set the bar high for all car launches in the sport.
No Interest in Hiring Binotto, Says Horner and Wolff Christian Horner confirms Ferrari approached him as a potential replacement for Mattia Binotto but he has no interest in leaving Red Bull. Toto Wolff of Mercedes also confirms no interest in hiring Binotto.
Horner on Vasseur's appointment: 'Let's see if he's still arguing about the same points' Horner comments on Vasseur becoming Ferrari's Team Principal, questioning if Vasseur will continue to argue the same points. Horner also shows empathy towards Binotto's departure from Ferrari.