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RacingNews365 takes a look at five things we learned from F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
The pre-season testing has concluded, and the time for analysis has arrived. Teams and drivers had just three days of running in Bahrain to gather crucial information before the opening race in Australia in two weeks. Despite the short duration of testing, it provided valuable insights into the field dynamics. RacingNews365 identified some winners in Bahrain, with a piece on the losers to follow, outlining five key learnings from the tests. Red Bull faced early scrutiny for the similarities between their RB21 and the previous year’s model, with Max Verstappen exploring various set-up options to improve performance. Meanwhile, Aston Martin, facing challenges, appointed Adrian Newey as the new managing technical partner to address their performance issues, having seen a lack of significant upgrades since mid-2023. Alpine, once struggling, made significant strides in the previous season, with key personnel signings contributing to their improved performance. The team’s restructuring, along with the strong new car for Gasly and Doohan, signifies a positive outlook for Alpine in the upcoming season.
