P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson has adjusted the fastest times from testing to account for the difference in tyres. Here’s what he’s found – and where he thinks fuel has made the difference
Predicting the performance of Formula 1 teams during testing is challenging due to various factors such as fuel loads, tire choices, and weather conditions. Even so, I’ve analyzed each driver’s fastest laptime as a percentage compared to the fastest time (datum), accounting for different tire compounds. This analysis suggests that Carlos Sainz and Ferrari might show strong performance, likely followed closely by Sergio Perez and Red Bull Racing. Both teams have shown promising speed and consistency during testing sessions. While Ferrari may not be ahead of Red Bull in reality, the gap between them seems to be narrowing. Red Bull encountered initial setup challenges but managed to address them efficiently. Overall, the competition between these two teams is expected to be intense in the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix.
