First day of testing was “a poor start to the season”, Mercedes admits | 2021 F1 season
Mercedes were "not happy" with a disrupted first day of running in Bahrain which has left them "quite a way behind on our test programme".
Mercedes were "not happy" with a disrupted first day of running in Bahrain which has left them "quite a way behind on our test programme".
Carlos Sainz Jnr is hoping for calmer conditions over the remaining days of testing in Bahrain after a sandstorm disrupted his first run for Ferrari.
Max Verstappen was quickest in the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, while the quickest Mercedes was only 10th.
Luca Corberi, who gained notoriety when he was seen attacking a rival at a kart race last October, will face an FIA International Tribunal over his behaviour later this month.
Two F1 drivers have taken advantage of the Bahrain government’s offer to provide Covid-19 vaccinations to those visiting the country for testing and the season-opening race.
Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff said the team must avoid further "stumbling blocks" in its testing programme after losing most of this morning's running due to a gearbox problem.
Fernando Alonso says he is ready to return to action in testing tomorrow following his cycling crash last month.
Formula 1 drivers and team principals have indicated the sport will proceed with a plan to introduce sprint races this year.
Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest time on the morning of the first day of testing for the new season, while gearbox trouble delayed Mercedes.
The latest update to F1 TV will make it more stable than the original version of the service which launched three years ago, says the series' director of media rights.
Mercedes's new W12 - and the floor they hid when it was launched - have been seen for the first time in testing in Bahrain.
Red Bull's new RB16B attracted attention from rivals when it appeared for the first time in pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Pictures from the first day of testing for the 2021 F1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit, where a sandstorm created challenging driving conditions.
Haas has presented its new VF-21 for the 2021 F1 season ahead of the start of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit today.
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