It’s ‘damage limitation’ and Mercedes ‘aren’t bluffing’
The bad news coming from Mercedes continues with Andrew Shovlin saying this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix is a case of “damage limitation” for the reigning Constructors’ champions.
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Champion Max Verstappen sets the pace in Bahrain GP practice
Formula One champion Max Verstappen edged out Charles Leclerc to the fastest time in Friday's practice for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as Red Bull and Ferrari lived up to their pre-season hype while Mercedes appeared to be on the back foot. The 24-year-old lapped the 5.4km floodlit Sakhir track in one minute 31.936 seconds, beating Leclerc by 0.087 seconds. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was over half a second back in third. “It’s been a positive day for us, really,” said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. “Both in the warmer conditions earlier in the day and that last session, the short run and the long run both looked pretty decent ... we’re pretty satisfied with today’s running.” Verstappen, who sealed his first title at a controversial season finale in Abu Dhabi last year, had ended last week’s pre-season test at the same Sakhir track with the fastest time.
Carlos Sainz Jr.: Ferrari enjoying 'positive start' but admits he is 'struggling' with new car
Carlos Sainz Jr. said Ferrari had a ‘positive start’ to build on in Bahrain but admitted to some struggles.
Mercedes drivers see no quick fix for car's problems
MANAMA : Mercedes looked a long way off the pace in practice for the Bahrain season-opener on Friday and seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and new team mate George Russell saw no quick fix.
George Russell: Mercedes 'pace is just not there' at Bahrain Grand Prix free practice sessions
George Russell says the ‘pace is just not there’ as Mercedes took part in Free Practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday. Red Bull and Ferrari were again the fastest as they continued to dominate, and new Mercedes driver Russell was concerned that traditionally smaller teams were also faster than them.
Lewis Hamilton writes off Bahrain chances after disappointing practice showing
Lewis Hamilton said he will not be able to win Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix after he finished a distant ninth in practice.
Verstappen tops 2nd Practice, Hamilton way back in Bahrain
• Max Verstappen was quickest in the second practice session in Bahrain. • Pierre Gasly topped the time sheets in practice 1. • Lewis Hamilton struggled in both sessions not getting any pace. • For more stories, visit Wheels24.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Max Verstappen fastest in second practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen edged Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.