Ferrari led the way on day two of F1 Testing in Bahrain, with Charles Leclerc acknowledging Red Bull as season favorites. Teams like Haas and McLaren reflect on their progress and learnings. Red Bull's Checo praises the RB20's advancements. The final day faced disruptions due to loose drain covers, impacting testing sessions. Charles Leclerc tops the timesheet on the final day, concluding pre-season testing.
Aston Martin #F1 technical director Dan Fallows says that the Silverstone team has made the hoped-for steps with its new AMR24 relative to last yearβs car. Full story hereβ¬οΈ https://t.co/RMy4Fwlo80
β±οΈ #F1 testing has been encouraging for Mercedes, but the team's qualifying pace still needs to be addressed in the run-up to the #BahrainGP β€΅οΈ https://t.co/hWhCchJEWS
Pre-season #F1Testing is done for another year, tell us in the comments the order you rank each team heading into the #BahrainGP π π #F1 https://t.co/sg4ED4SgnZ
Aston Martin #F1 technical director Dan Fallows says that the Silverstone-based team has made the hoped-for steps with its new AMR24 relative to last yearβs car. Read more β¬οΈ https://t.co/WuQr9rnOsa
What we've learned from F1 testing π¬π
A big shout to the whole team who worked day and night to deliver a successful testing program in Bahrain this week π #HaasF1 https://t.co/yGhPFgEHtg
One of our favourite moments from #F1Testing π GP couldn't hold back the smiles once he saw @Max33Verstappen top the timesheets on Day 1 π #F1 @redbullracing https://t.co/HrjJaJKqnL
βSMOOTHHHHH OPERATORRRRRRβ π #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/QfZBpFgFdn
The fastest #F1 team in testing π the constructors' champion. Can Ferrari clinch the 2024 title? https://t.co/PuZhpzIUxV
π£οΈ "We've definitely taken some steps in the right direction, but I think it's still a very long way behind Red Bull and a long way behind Ferrari." Lando Norris has been cautious on McLaren's progress after #F1 pre-season testing: https://t.co/ZGaxhqwoAc
"We're looking alright!" π Mercedes' technical director James Allison says he's pleased with the performance of the car so far after three days of testing in Bahrain ποΈ https://t.co/0t90wvXjbO
Ferrari may have been fastest in #F1 testing, but its long-run pace is what turned heads in the paddock. Here's why β¬οΈ https://t.co/0tewTCEQrk
Thatβs a wrap on #F1Testing But what do the teams aim to extract from the three days in Bahrain? Let Test and Reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne guide you through pre-season testing. Tap below to read. β¬οΈ
Mercedes emerged with the second-fastest time on the final day of pre-season testing π Has the Brackley-based squad made the step needed to challenge the Bulls? π€ #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/NzsUpG5GMS
Ayaoβs testing wrap π§π Our Team Principal recaps the last three days on track as we prepare for the season opener in Bahrain, in just one weeksβ time! #HaasF1 https://t.co/IjB67VtIGl
TOTAL LAPS COMPLETED π @HaasF1Team take the honours for most laps completed in our pre-season test! π #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/WD2lOR81N9
This week, @DorianePin was in Jeddah for the @f1academy test π It was a productive three days out on track - and the testing livery looked epic too! π€© Less than two weeks until the season opener in Saudi Arabia https://t.co/vXLpeuUsCw
Catch up with @alex_albon following #F1Testing! π§π https://t.co/vM0XPqasPu
Over 200 laps completed .. F1 testing was fun & productive βοΈ Now curious to start the 2024 journey, letβs go @f1 https://t.co/OLrJp2Ek99
Rounding off the testing week π§π Nico sums up the past three days on track following his 89-lap shift to close out #F1Testing for us in Bahrain #HaasF1 https://t.co/uHS1fEI6CY
Take a deep dive into the #F1 testing long run times, which gives us our best guide yet to who's hot and who's not going into the #BahrainGP next weekend β¬οΈ https://t.co/ABnLVts5la
A total of 441 laps between Kevin and Nico during #F1Testing π Thatβs the most of any team and gives us plenty of knowledge going into the first race of the season next weekend π§π #HaasF1 https://t.co/63u5ximKxY
Hereβs what we know after three days of Formula 1 preseason testing https://t.co/EXEs8O4ihm
"Time in the car is so valuable for all of us: we've been gathering data and learning about the AMR24 with every lap we've completed. The car has felt better every day." Get the latest from @lance_stroll as we summarise #F1Testing. β¬οΈ
Big credit to the entire team here in Bahrain and at the factories for these three days of productive #F1Testing. Now letβs go racing! @AlpineF1Team https://t.co/AcQPr2bVY1
Following #F1's pre-season testing in Bahrain, there are mixed feelings in the Mercedes camp, with Lewis Hamilton commenting: "Weβre not yet where we want to be" π¬ Read more β€΅οΈ https://t.co/W9xH6nMQFv
And just like that, 2024 #F1 pre-season testing is over as Ferrari held on to top spot with Charles Leclerc. From another drain cover dislodging to this yearβs pecking order starting to emerge, @JBLAutosport considers what we learned as testing in Bahrain wrapped upπ
Lewis Hamilton declares testing βmassively encouragingβ ahead of 2024 F1 season https://t.co/Ric53y96qc
A loose drain cover at the side of the track caused a long delay to Formula 1 preseason testing for the second day in a row Friday. https://t.co/fc8KF0BpPL
π¬ Overall, itβs been a really good test. Every single woman and man has been working tirelessly, both at Brackley, Brixworth, and here in Bahrain. Lewis reflects on a busy three days in Bahrain π
Nico's confident that we've made progress in finding a solution to the race pace issues suffered during last season. #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/gdeHXKeHVH
"We havenβt fixed the issue completely but hopefully itβs enough to make a difference on Sunday. I expect it to be very close between all teams again this year." #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/f3OdXv1JNY
"So today we completed our first qualifying sim, looking at the low-fuel car balance, and then we completed two race simulations β one with Kevin, one with Nico." #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/FE9oeDqCH8
Charles Leclerc kept Ferrari on top of the timesheet on the third and final day of F1 pre-season testing β±π₯
Kevin, Nico and Ayao summarize the last three days of testing in Bahrain π§π #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/OZorLBBrmE
The #Bahraintesting comes to an end. Itβs a #Ferrari driver who was quickest overall, with @Carlossainz55 heading the field with the time he set yesterday. Over the whole three days, the total distance covered by all the drivers was 19,954.044 km π― #F1Testing #Formula1 #Fit4F1 https://t.co/y8Z4sfLkdD
Alex reflects on his learnings after 121 laps around Bahrain International Circuit on the final day of #F1Testing...π https://t.co/DHtsqR3tOO
#F1Testing | Lewis Hamilton: βIβm really proud of everyone trackside and those back at the factory. Every single woman and man has been working tirelessly, both at Brackley, Brixworth, and here in Bahrain.β βIt's massively encouraging and great to see everyone working so wellβ¦
Laps completed across the three days of #F1Testing π Which team do you think looked the strongest out on track? https://t.co/oxtIQ2MSXQ
A total of 3,695 laps were completed across the three days of #F1 pre-season testing π Haas achieved the highest total of the ten teams - 441. Which team impressed you the most in Bahrain? π€ #F1 https://t.co/XFZ2GmHgXw
After three days of testing on track, Mike shares his thoughts on the AMR24 and a thank you to our fans. π #F1Testing https://t.co/22rS4Cy6zv
Max Verstappen called for Formula 1 venues to βdouble-checkβ the safety of objects around the track after a loose drain cover interrupted preseason testing for the second day running Friday. https://t.co/Ub2BPCEC6G
Max Verstappen is Larry Bird and other thoughts on the final day of F1 pre-season testing https://t.co/yjQHQAg1UP
#F1TESTING: DAY 3 CLASSIFICATION π Leclerc on top ahead of our first race next *Saturday* #F1 https://t.co/6ZMUFAnLAf
Now you've seen #F1Testing... Β In your opinion, who are the top 3 teams heading into the 2024 season? πβ€΅οΈ https://t.co/181PGZJx5K
Leclerc and Ferrari ended the third day of Bahrain winter testing on top as #F1 2024 pre-season came to a close. Full report and results. β¬οΈ https://t.co/Bt1g9USaCG
Charles Leclerc takes the top spot on the final day of Testing β±π΄ https://t.co/xiEZ2djpMv
Number of laps completed in preseason testing: 1. Haas 441 2. Ferrari 416 3. Red Bull 391 4=. Sauber 379 4=. Aston Martin 379 6. RB 367 7. Mercedes 361 8. Alpine 334 9. McLaren 328 10. Williams 299 #F1 #F1Testing
that's a wrap on testing π here's top 10 from day 3 Leclerc - 1:30.322 Russell - 1:30.368 Zhou - 1:30.647 Verstappen - 1:30.755 Tsunoda - 1:30.775 Albon - 1:30.984 Piastri - 1:31.030 Alonso - 1:31.159 Sainz - 1:31.247 Perez - 1:31.483 https://t.co/pm3F6tQmFD
2024 #F1 pre-season testing: β Day 1οΈβ£: Verstappen 1'.31.344 Day 2οΈβ£: Sainz 1'29.921 Day 3οΈβ£: Leclerc 1'30.322 #F1Testing https://t.co/pyTGHiROij
The Bahrain circuit drains that have caused major disruption to #F1 pre-season testing could be filled in with concrete to avoid the problem disrupting 2024's season opener, Autosport understands FULL STORY π: https://t.co/OvrEE9cntX https://t.co/L7zdu20gUI
We are LIVE for the final hour of F1 testing https://t.co/NtDJ4aitE1
30 laps on the board for Fernando so far this afternoon, with a little under two hours left on the clock. Focussed on making it count. #F1Testing https://t.co/tWtYDL9250
Following a second disruption caused by a loose drain cover, Red Bull's Max Verstappen has led calls for the issue to be fixed at upcoming venues. Full story π½ https://t.co/prIY3TQbl9 #F1
Finishing off this #F1Testing week with Yuki in the car π https://t.co/GPCD9CaNj0
Not sooo small anymore π #F1 #F1Testing https://t.co/OOP6xZpJsG
Back in the car this afternoon. Fernando's first afternoon session and opportunity to test in #BahrainGP representative conditions. #F1Testing https://t.co/B8LznXZnhj
Leclerc's back... literally π The mid-session driver swaps are in full swing, as Leclerc, Piastri, Alonso and co gear up for their afternoon's running More updates! π https://t.co/n7xOIrpTPz #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/L9EbjMftNd
Allez les Bleus π @AlpineF1Team add a splash of colour for Day 3! #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/T8UTo5JJYS
Up close and personal with the Flow-viz ππ Carlos Sainz jumps out of the car to end his testing duties after some aero diagnostics #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/zpgCa7yKxf
Thatβs 2024 testing complete for Kevin β π Exactly 80 laps for him in the first session of Friday #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/2a6FJNadtK
"We've hit our target for development, and we've made a step with the car. We're in a much better place this year with the car for in-season development." Technical Director Dan Fallows on how #AMR24 applies learnings from 2023 to provide a strong platform for development. β¬οΈ
It's hammer time (literally) π¨ Over in the @HaasF1Team garage, @KevinMagnussen appears to be using a hammer to fix an issue within the cockpit! #F1Testing https://t.co/aP2DfhmWQm
Ferrariβs Carlos Sainz topped the morning of the final day of #F1 Bahrain pre-season testing, as a broken drain cover disrupted running for a second day in a row π€ Here's the interim report as running continues until 7pm local time tonight β¬οΈ https://t.co/jUW74K1Wzd
Sainz topped the morning of the final day of #F1 Bahrain pre-season testing, as a broken drain cover disrupted running for a second day in a row. Full report and results. β¬οΈ https://t.co/QjwzdfCaaf
The team break for a driver change. Lance completed 46 laps this morning, meaning he's completed a total of 196 laps and 1060.7km over three days of testing. βοΈ #F1Testing https://t.co/BMbaxbfanc
The Bahrain circuit drains that have caused major disruption to #F1 pre-season testing will be filled in with concrete to avoid the problem disrupting 2024's season opener, https://t.co/UrmtPbmpwV understands. β¬οΈ https://t.co/REmmZwCoNu
The Bahrain circuit drains that have caused major disruption to #F1 pre-season testing will be filled in with concrete to avoid the problem disrupting 2024's season opener, Autosport understands π§ FULL STORY π: https://t.co/w23Oq6CYjI https://t.co/v1ye6GRlR9
SIX hours of testing remaining... And it's Carlos Sainz in top spot, with a 1:31.247 π₯ #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/YQLFCkMcOf
40 laps in the bag for K-Mag as he enters his final hour or so in the car at pre-season testing. #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/lrkFJtHRx7
One team. One family. 𧑠#F1Testing https://t.co/D0cOXi4fj0
Nothing but pure vibes in #F1Testing βΊοΈβοΈ https://t.co/G29wUzERZq
Focus. #F1Testing https://t.co/TGQ4Bw7JCX
#F1testing has been halted yet again https://t.co/62ozoswQLj
Back in business! Seven unbroken hours of red hot testing action coming up, keep up-to-date here π₯ https://t.co/n7xOIrpTPz #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/k9wQiLMYEn
π¨ SESSION UPDATE π¨ Track repairs are ongoing down at Turn 11 When the session resumes (Estimated to be at 11:45 local time) it will run continuously until 19:00 with no break #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/SecdIgGw90
βSomeone should resignβ fume fans as F1 testing is suspended AGAIN in fresh farce as drain cover comes unstuck https://t.co/Zu3x3yjpfL https://t.co/HV3SmavMa9
F1 testing delayed again as drain drama in exact same spot disrupts morning session https://t.co/tu0PXby9HY
#F1testing halted for second successive day after another loose drain cover https://t.co/va24OMLql9
It's a case of deja vu in Bahrain, as #F1 testing has been red-flagged for the second day running due to the same drain cover working loose. Latest update: https://t.co/VFhZ3PygfE
The Bahrain #F1 pre-season test has been halted for a second day in a row due to a loose drain cover. Full update β¬οΈ https://t.co/shANwh75Rg
There may be a red flag in #F1 testing currently, but here are some intriguing observations of how the cars compare when watching trackside over the past few days: https://t.co/4G2HkmUA76
π©π©π©π© The drain cover has come loose once again! #F1Testing https://t.co/nnCWX68eMA
Another day, another drain. Testing is currently under red flag conditions π© What are we doing while we wait for the session to resume? #F1Testing https://t.co/YxZWCR2nu9
Red flag! π₯ It looks like another drain cover has come loose down at Turn 11 π² https://t.co/gzbGs9gkfr
π© RED FLAG π© The drain cover at Turn 11 has come unstuck once again #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/oeEv5dOzaR
We've got a red flag as the drain cover strikes back at turn 11 π© https://t.co/ggHoDQYBfd
Red flag π© ANOTHER drain cover comes loose https://t.co/7HQrIYi05s
Back behind the wheel. π #F1Testing https://t.co/o8WJyabRXI
It's all go for the final day of testing π In the cars this morning; Ferrari - Sainz Mclaren - Norris Williams - Albon Red Bull - Perez Haas - Magnussen Mercedes - Hamilton RB - Ricciardo Aston Martin - Stroll Alpine - Ocon Sauber - Bottas
The final day of testing is ON! Checo starts the day off in the RB20, Max will be in the seat later today. #F1testing https://t.co/wrQ74NkdbO
Max will be back on track today, are you watching? π #F1Testing π§π https://t.co/0qYiwE5ILA
Let's gooooooo! The final day of Testing is π Has anyone got an ace up their sleeve? Follow along! π https://t.co/n7xOIrpTPz #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/09FZdoptYy
Kevin said: βItβs Day 3 of testing!β π #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/YLSlBBkjHW
SPARKS SPARKS SPARKS π We'll have to wait until Power Hour to see more of this on Day 3, but what a way to end Thursday's running β¨ #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/RdbWnNJ3vI
A reminder of who's driving when on our final day! @ScuderiaFerrari will be fielding Sainz first, then Leclerc @visacashapprb kick off the day with Ricciardo, then Tsunoda wuu2, @AstonMartinF1? #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/OtzAJVwxya
It's almost time for the final day of Bahrain pre-season testing. Will we get a more conclusive picture of the 2024 form guide? Follow all the action live with us β¬οΈ https://t.co/YgyYmNtlhP #F1
It's already the third and final day of #F1 pre-season testing. For all the latest updates, follow our live text commentary here: https://t.co/JXZkakgV1M
Mr. Magnussen is in the zone this morning! π©π° Checking in for the final day of pre-season testing. #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/J1LRIPoYu1
F1 2024 pre-season testing: The first 2 days by the numbers https://t.co/1az6tQS4pT
The second day of F1 testing turned in chaos over a loose drain cover, but Daniel Ricciardo once again proved heβs in for a big year. https://t.co/pwhDKsRZs7
Hands up who wants to watch more cars on track π See you on Friday for day 3 of #F1Testing https://t.co/ZP2Y1vZ01J
VIDEO: Here's what our experts thought of Day 2 of #F1 testing in Bahrain π #F1Testing https://t.co/nE7pQwPgRg
It's been a sparkling day on track β¨ Catch up with all the highlights from day 2 of testing in Bahrain π₯ #F1Testing #F1
π£οΈ "Generally speaking, I think the RB20 is a step forward for the Team and we have gone in the right direction for us." 129 laps for Checo and the RB20 as we head into the final day of #F1Testing π
There were plenty of #F1 technical features on display during the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Here are just a few β¬οΈ https://t.co/HsdsZ7QNA2
Check out today's gallery of #F1 technical images from Bahrain π§ The loss of running while a drain was fixed, after it was dislodged by Ferrariβs Charles Leclerc, gave us even more time to spy on the cars in their garages... β¬οΈ #F1Testing https://t.co/ilIr97FP5A
Carlos kicks-off the last day of testing tomorrow! You can catch Charles on track in the afternoon βοΈ #F1Testing https://t.co/NyaLaDBhu2
Kevin summarizes his Thursday, after 93 laps in #F1Testing in Bahrain π§π #HaasF1 https://t.co/StIk6Hq4Hd
Ferrari were fastest and busiest on day 2 in Bahrain πͺ #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/aPEVams0tO
"The start of a new season always brings you a lot of emotions, even 23 years on from my debut, and it's always nice to get back into the cockpit and drive one of these cars after a break." Hear more from @alo_oficial following day two of #F1Testing. β¬οΈ
Day 2 βοΈ Another solid day of laps and learnings around @BAH_Int_Circuit π Read about the day: https://t.co/WP4qvUUJCl #VB77 #F1 @stakef1team_ks https://t.co/riQlfqeKLs
It got a bit tasty out there and Kevin was loving it! π #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/ZyINMnk3pV
Time to debrief. π Lando, Oscar and Jose Manuel, our Head of Testing, reflect on day two. π£οΈ #F1Testing
Carlos π£οΈ"We managed to go through the whole afternoon programme smoothly, combining various tests with low and high fuel runs, so it was interesting to get a feel for this yearβs car in different configurations." Looking back at day 02 of #F1Testing in Bahrain π§π
"Tomorrow, because weβve had two decent days, we may change the program a little but Iβm looking forward to another productive day of testing." #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/ZZQjkSeGjy
Bahrain testing continues https://t.co/l8ODkwM8ko
Ferrari fastest *and* busiest on day 2 πͺ #F1Testing #F1 https://t.co/X0ZDaHJ8Cr
111 laps in the bag today π Read all about it in our Day Two testing report ππ
"Iβm not sure how fast we are, Iβd be surprised if weβre in a very different position to last year, but I think weβre in slightly better condition on tires." #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/VOtsRSNFnk
Nico is confident the team are learning plenty to take into the season as we head into the final day of testing in Bahrain. #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/D72Rj3VyQo
#F1Testing - Five things you should know about @F1 Testing in Bahrain. FIA F1 Sporting Regulation - Article 10.8 Explained - #Thread (1/6) https://t.co/oWdPslbwGH
Here's what Nico, Kevin and Ayao had to say after the action on Day 2 of the pre-season test in Bahrain β€΅οΈ #HaasF1 #F1Testing https://t.co/J9PyIchv2S
Ferrari may have led the way on day two of #F1Testing, but Charles Leclerc still sees Red Bull as the favourites for the season π Will anyone beat the Bulls to victory in the #BahrainGP next weekend? π€ #F1 https://t.co/mQN9EX8Wwn