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Alonso: Three days of single-car testing "unfair" on F1 drivers
In recent years, pre-season testing has transitioned from two four-day tests in Barcelona to just one three-day test in Bahrain. Alonso believes that drivers are not getting enough practice due to the reduced testing days and shared cars. Teams use only one car per day for testing, which can be enough with modern simulation tools, but it leaves drivers with limited time to adjust to the new season’s machinery. Alonso expressed his frustration, stating that having only one and a half days to prepare for a world championship is unfair. He questions why teams do not use two cars for testing in Bahrain, especially when they are already there and racing the following week. Other drivers, like George Russell, have also advocated for opening up winter testing to two cars, stating that three days with two cars would provide a better preparation for the season.
