P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gary Anderson’s watched the new crop of Formula 1 cars trackside in Bahrain. Here’s his verdict on all 10 challengers…
During Formula 1 testing, The Race closely observes the behavior of cars on the track to understand their characteristics, balance, and consistency. Ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson values the insight gained from observing cars on track, such as at the deceptively long Turn 11. The Red Bull shows strong corner speed, while the Mercedes appears slightly unstable with potential rear instability concerns. Ferrari demonstrates good consistency and stability but lacks the edge of grip compared to Red Bull. McLaren displays sharp turn-in and consistency, positioning it among the chasing group behind Red Bull. Aston Martin is praised for being a good, sensible car with strong traction and ability to feed in power early at the exit.
