F1 2022 - Round 1: Bahrain

Jordan 199 · 16-03-2022 10:53pm #1

The long wait to the first grand prix of the season is almost over.

Times:

Friday: FP1 - 12:00. FP2 - 15:00.

Saturday: FP3 - 12:00. Qualifying - 15:00.

Sunday: Race -15:00.

Bring! It! On!

Burkie1203 · 17-03-2022 7:00am

Love to see Sainz win, or podium at least.

Hope Haas score points

Joeface · 17-03-2022 10:00am

Vettel is out , COVID , replaced by Hulk .

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hulkenberg-replaces-vettel-in-bahrain-after-positive-covid-19-test/9070571/

AMKC · 17-03-2022 11:43am

Would love to see Hulkenberg at least get in the points and a podium or a win would be great too. Going to be a lot of learning for him being thrown in the deep end to learn about and to get used to the new cars from FP1 up.

Faugheen · 17-03-2022 4:00pm

I can see Hulkenburg being a bit busier this year.

Jordan 199 · 18-03-2022 12:56am

For viewing this weekend - all practice sessions, qualifying and race will be live on Sky Sports F1. Qualifying highlights will be on Channel 4 at 19:30 and race highlights will be on at 19:30.

flazio · 18-03-2022 7:41am

A couple of previews.

BBC

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ePmJDNa5zQX2avf67PnBx?si=v-LE-doITJysCO78SGXZjg&utm_source=copy-link

and F1TV

https://youtu.be/HhuO6-hzXZk

Worth noting if you are up north or "in the UK" you can access alternative commentary via BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Xtra. Jack Nicholls will be joined by Sam Bird. Jolyon Palmer is primarily working for the F1TV service with their own English language commentary system which you can't get in the UK or Ireland because of Sky Sports exclusivity. He's pairing up with Ben Edwards on that platform.

klose · 18-03-2022 7:45am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118798482#Comment_118798482

Did I read that its mandatory for all people in the paddock to be vaccinated this season? Should keep the numbers down but you never know.

Won't be a good luck for stroll if hulk just rocks on up the day befoee FP1 and he finishes ahead of him this weekend.

eviltimeban · 18-03-2022 8:24am

It'll be interesting to see the difference in the cars, and respective lap times, compared to practice last week.

18-03-2022 8:35am

Today will be revealing. Nobody is going to be sandbagging in practice as they need to see their true pace for the race and quali.

Have a feeling Ferrari will be fastest but Max will be good enough to compete

eviltimeban · 18-03-2022 9:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118800692#Comment_118800692

I'm really interested to see Mercedes' pace.

pjohnson · 18-03-2022 9:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118800904#Comment_118800904

Thats the biggest question mark imo.

Dont be at yourself · 18-03-2022 10:20am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118800692#Comment_118800692

I imagine P2, same time of evening as quali tomorrow, is where they'll really start showing their hand.

flazio · 18-03-2022 10:26am

Probably won't even break the top 10 but I'd love to see Hulk make it to the podium.

Joeface · 18-03-2022 10:35am

From Twitter :

Mercedes modifications for race 1: front wing (flaps), nose (more undercut), floor (edge ahead of rear tyre), rear break ducts (lower deflector endplate).

Faugheen · 18-03-2022 10:52am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118800612#Comment_118800612

Vaccination doesn’t prevent infection, especially in the world of omicron.

El_Duderino 09 · 18-03-2022 11:21am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118800692#Comment_118800692

They always sandbag in practice. Tomorrow will be the first time we see true quality pace.

flazio · 18-03-2022 11:44am

That would be correct, or wait until later for highlights on YouTube and/or Channel 4. Sky paid big bucks for their lockout.

18-03-2022 11:47am

Yer one on Sky saying the Merc is one of the best looking cars in recent times, I have to disagree. The Merc sidepods have 4 or 5 bits that look like they've been in a crash.

flazio · 18-03-2022 11:52am

Quite like this, though he missed a solidarity opportunity by going purple instead of blue.

https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/1504783952288100363?t=xjrRF5mBn8gGJhP4_dZEFg&s=19

ShamoBuc · 18-03-2022 11:52am

All the questions!!!

I hope Ferrari will have the speed that the 'look' of their car deserves, as it's gorgeous!

Will Merc have the speed they need? Will Toto smile ?

It is probably the most eagerly awaited Practice session in a very long while.

The Noise we all love is back - it cannot be as good as last year but it is certainly going to be another rollercoaster of a season.

Bring it on!

Faugheen · 18-03-2022 12:03pm

I really like the new graphics!

namloc1980 · 18-03-2022 12:10pm

The Alpine is falling apart.

Oafley Jones · 18-03-2022 12:10pm

Watching this now, with bits of the Alpine flying off and the damage we saw teams experiencing in testing, I reckon there's a good chance the first half of this season, could be a return to good old days of reliability being a shitshow. The incredible reliability of the hybrid cars was quite a shock to me when I got back into watching F1, having last watched the sport during the Jordan years.

18-03-2022 12:11pm

New graphics are awful for a glance. Maybe it's good in 4k but where I'm watching the tyre colour is basically invisible so you need the letter, 4 numbers stand out (together) and the rest all look the same as each other. Font has far too heavy of a weight. Huge step back compared to last season.

Longing · 18-03-2022 12:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801432#Comment_118801432

I feel the take up to much viewing room. Evening driver graphics at bottom of screen needs toning back a bit. But the general graphic lay out is nice.

namloc1980 · 18-03-2022 12:13pm

The Alpine sidepod disintegrated.

namloc1980 · 18-03-2022 12:14pm

Graphics look good too. Better than the mess of the last few years.

ShamoBuc · 18-03-2022 12:17pm

Graphics are good, a nice change.

18-03-2022 12:17pm

I wonder if teams will have issues with resonance. That sidepod came off roughly where the bouncing would usually start. Could just have been the first bump but if the teams are trying to dampen the movement that's something that can only really be tested on track and will vary greatly.

ShamoBuc · 18-03-2022 12:23pm

I do love the Helmet cam, it does look crazy good.

skipper_G · 18-03-2022 12:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801445#Comment_118801445

Wasn't this the year they were supposed to be challenging for wins and championships, and here we are with the car literally falling apart at the first race weekend.

It's very early but I am 99% certain Alpine have over promised and under delivered yet again.

namloc1980 · 18-03-2022 12:29pm

Mercedes still porpoising. Not as bad as last week but still there. Bits falling of their car. They definitely have a fundamental issue.

ShamoBuc · 18-03-2022 12:31pm

Another part falling off now, this time a Merc, a sign of things to come?

skipper_G · 18-03-2022 12:35pm

Most of the cars are nice to look at, but for me the Ferrari is the pick of the bunch, its just gorgeous.

The Mercedes is nice from the front, but from any angle that shows the side pods it's ugly as sin.

18-03-2022 12:38pm

The Merc sidepods look like a child played with Play Doh or something. Some bits ya can see what they were trying but a dimple or two and a few meeting points from finger impressions make it look unfinished and horrible.

AMKC · 18-03-2022 12:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801508#Comment_118801508

Maybe that was originally there plan and should have been but at the car reveal they said it would still take at least 4 to 5 years before they are really competitive which is just not good enough. It will nearly be time for the next set of changed by then. Maybe they were just not trying to over deliver and then not meat expectations. Best to under deliver and beat them. Looks like Alonso's chance of getting a third title is slipping away do :(

Itssoeasy · 18-03-2022 12:40pm

I agree with Damon hill that Perez won’t be challenging max on a regular basis. Max will want to remove the way last season ended and leave no doubt should he win it again.

Dcully · 18-03-2022 12:44pm

Any alternative to sky coverage?

Itssoeasy · 18-03-2022 12:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801565#Comment_118801565

For the practices I don’t think so.

El_Duderino 09 · 18-03-2022 12:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801549#Comment_118801549

Yeah Perez is a big step down from Max. Like Bottas but with a bit more charm and a lot more money. Then only way he'd be in a top team is as a no.2.

Dcully · 18-03-2022 12:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801570#Comment_118801570

Just found F1 pit channel with different commentators

Itssoeasy · 18-03-2022 1:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118801585#Comment_118801585

I mean how many times did we say it after qualifying last season “Sergio, that’s not going to be much help to max.” when max is at the front of the grid, and in danger of getting mugged by the two Mercs ?