BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 McLaren MCL60 The more eagle-eyed will notice this is no longer called the MCL37. They've changed it to the MCL60 to commemorate 60 years of Bruce McLaren forming the team in 1963. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 Ferrari SF-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 Mercedes W14 Gotta say that's a nice looking car 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 Alpine A523 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 Morning Bahrain times Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m32.959s - 71 laps Sainz, Ferrari, 1m33.253s - 72 laps Albon, Williams, 1m33.671s - 74 laps Zhou, Alfa Romeo, 1m33.723s - 67 laps Russell, Mercedes, 1m34.174s - 69 laps Hulkenberg, Haas, 1m34.424s - 51 laps Drugovich, Aston Martin 1m34.564s - 40 laps Tsunoda, AlphaTauri, 1m34.671s - 46 laps Gasly, Alpine, 1m34.822s - 60 laps Piastri, McLaren, 1m34.888s - 52 laps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 The best time is already a second faster than the best time from last year's day 1 test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, BOF said: The best time is already a second faster than the best time from last year's day 1 test. Interesting stat. As an aside i get the feeling Williams might have a half decent car this year and may challenge the top half of the grid a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, AVFCDAN said: Interesting stat. As an aside i get the feeling Williams might have a half decent car this year and may challenge the top half of the grid a bit more. Fingers crossed. They're definitely up on last year's mule. Their best 2022 Bahrain time was 1m35.07 on day one on a sticky C4 tyre so they're 1.3s better off on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 Alonso puts the Aston 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Can we read much into times today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 23, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: Can we read much into times today? Nah, not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Is it fair to say Aston Martin and Williams both look a lot better than last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, DCJonah said: Is it fair to say Aston Martin and Williams both look a lot better than last season? Certainly looks like it but too early to make proper conclusions. Whose expense does it come at though that's the interesting part? Already looking like Red Bull are at least as far ahead as last season, real shame as i don't like them or their drivers really, another season of dominance is certainly not what the doctor ordered! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Castore doing the red bull gear now too, you'd wonder where they got so much money to grow so much without producing anything nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Mad that Williams still don't have their display on the steering wheel, I suppose cost cap trumps all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted February 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 14:27, Genie said: I wonder why they are looking inside the cockpit? I've seen drivers have a look at exterior bodywork/engineering quite often- how the car works. The only times I can remember any interesting tidbits coming from inside the cockpit has been when there were concerns over cheating/rule bending, such as the notorious f duct shenanigans (drivers leg altering airflow), the Mercedes DAS system which was activated from the steering column, and the old 90's Mclaren with it's extra brake pedal. Wonder what they are looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I like this potentially big Aston Martin improvement. Positive signs for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Testing all done. Seems as if the top 3 is basically like last season for now, Red Bull the best team with Ferrari a little behind and then Merc a little behind them. Aston Martin now the 4th fastest team and McLaren have had another howler and likely to be near the bottom of the midfield? Can't wait for it all to start properly next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Not strictly F1 but is F1, and very random Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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