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Video: Bahrain F1 pre-season test day two review
In the Venturi-tunnel ground effect era of Formula 1, drainage covers are raising concerns. Red Bull is facing mechanical issues with their RB20. Some teams are showing signs of lacking form as testing progresses. Steph Wentworth interviews Autosport’s Alex Kalinauckas and Haydn Cobb to delve into these topics thoroughly. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz set a time of 1m29.921s on the C4 tyre, faster than Max Verstappen’s 1m31.344s on the C3 compound. Sergio Perez was 0.758s behind Sainz with Lewis Hamilton a further four tenths adrift, all on the C3 tyre. Lando Norris was fourth quickest, outpacing Verstappen’s Wednesday time, followed by Leclerc, Stroll, Ocon, and Bottas. Despite facing technical issues, Red Bull’s Perez completed the most laps at 129.
