P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen completed 139 laps on the penultimate day of testing in Bahrain, including a race simulation. Oscar Piastri also managed a full race simulation of his own.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen showed a slower race simulation than his rival, Oscar Piastri, indicating the team may have some catching up to do. Despite this, the RB22 is considered one of the top four cars, with Mercedes showing strong potential.
During testing, both Verstappen and Piastri performed similar race simulations, with Piastri’s lap times being slightly quicker despite using harder tires for the final stint. Verstappen completed the full 57-lap race distance of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
While it’s challenging to draw definitive conclusions from lap times due to various factors, the comparison highlights Red Bull’s ability to compete with the top teams, although room for improvement exists. The true performance standings will be clearer in Australia, but Red Bull has a strong base to work from.
