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The test days in Bahrain are just around the corner and so the big previews of the new Formula One season can begin. Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde shares his expectations in an interview with RacingNews365.
The Formula 1 car launch season has concluded and teams are gearing up for the official kickoff during the test days in Bahrain on Wednesday at 7am GMT. Shakedowns have already taken place, however, to ensure that all systems on the cars are functioning properly. Giedo van der Garde, in an interview with RacingNews365, discusses what to expect during the test days, emphasizing the importance of long runs and tire wear assessments.
During the testing period, teams will be focusing on their individual programs, fuel levels, and tire choices, making it challenging to draw definitive conclusions. Van der Garde anticipates seeing all the updates on the cars for the race during the final day of testing. The Dutchman considers Red Bull the clear favorite going into the test days, but also highlights the competitive potential of Ferrari and Mercedes, as well as the impact of Red Bull’s collaboration with sister team RB. Van der Garde, drawing on his testing experience with Caterham, will closely monitor the technical aspects of the cars, including parts, aerodynamics, and race pace with various fuel loads and tires.
