F1 2022 - Round 1: Bahrain

PsychoPete · 19-03-2022 12:45pm

Russell gone fastest now, not that anyone should be surprised with the Merc being quick

McFly85 · 19-03-2022 12:47pm

Whatever about Mercedes usual shenanigans, it’s fantastic to see the Ferraris back in the mix

Cool_CM · 19-03-2022 12:47pm

Mercedes in the mix here - it's going to be interesting to see how much everybody has been holding back come qualifying.

PsychoPete · 19-03-2022 12:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805360#Comment_118805360

It's nice to see them at the front, hopefully some poles and wins coming their way. When I started watching F1 as a kid I was obsessed with Ferrari and Schumacher, love to ser them back fighting for championships

Longing · 19-03-2022 12:59pm

Verstappen can still go second quicker going by testing times. Still think Mercedes are about 6 to 8 tenths behind. Ferrari very close with Red Bull. Mclaren nowhere near the top half.

Graphics on screen not working all the way through P3

ctrl-alt-delete · 19-03-2022 1:02pm

"Well, seems to me Martin that drivers can make a difference, and while Redbull still have the best car - the margin that we've seen here isn't quite as large. So that might put a bit of pressure on Verstappen and Perez"

Is Crofty ignoring the fact that Verstappen is World Champion? He could make a case about Perez with the quote above.

Joeface · 19-03-2022 1:04pm

I would take that Grid if it comes from Qualification , Top Three teams almost on par , Redbull car just looks like there is loads left in it . but that would be a nice mix and battle into the first turn

Nice job from Kevin Mag .

ShamoBuc · 19-03-2022 1:08pm

Very interesting P3

Mercs have found their speed although Russell is still bobbing around too much, Hamilton seems to have fixed the problem.

Ferraris 'are back' in contention too and even Haas are showing some speed.

Bring on 3 O'Clock

MadYaker · 19-03-2022 1:08pm

McLaren are nowhere, surprised by that.

This is it · 19-03-2022 1:12pm

Alpine dreadful

Cool_CM · 19-03-2022 1:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805377#Comment_118805377

In hindsight, maybe that dodgy FIA business/Covid happened at the right time and let them concentrate a bit more on this year. I really hope that it all works out!

Burkie1203 · 19-03-2022 1:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805440#Comment_118805440

Hamilton had DRS open so the porpoising effect wasn't as bad as yesterday when DRS was closed.

Joeface · 19-03-2022 1:24pm

even with it closed on the last run he did down the start finish straight it was there but no where near as bad .

still behind Redbull and Ferrari

Agent Smith · 19-03-2022 1:47pm

https://youtu.be/7XyCyFFQF7U

PsychoPete · 19-03-2022 2:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805460#Comment_118805460

I'd agree, I used to support Ferrari and RedBull but over the last few years I don't really care who wins once its good racing and close championships. Would love to see 3 or 4 teams in the mix for the constructors

Itssoeasy · 19-03-2022 3:02pm

Okay here we go. Good to be back for the first qualifying session because yes testing is great and free practices are a step up. Qualifying is when they start sucking diesel.

Jordan 199 · 19-03-2022 3:03pm

First qualifying of the season. Woohoo!

Itssoeasy · 19-03-2022 3:03pm

yes one in particular that didn’t work in Melbourne which was a farce.

Hijpo · 19-03-2022 3:05pm

What's the craic with the times???

No lap times shown on the graphic??

Ah there they are

ctrl-alt-delete · 19-03-2022 3:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805887#Comment_118805887

Annoying isn't it - doesn't even look to be room for them as in not a glitch.

That McClaren looks visually wonderful - although I think it will struggle to look good in the times.

blade1 · 19-03-2022 3:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805877#Comment_118805877

Looking good!! 👍

ctrl-alt-delete · 19-03-2022 3:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805887#Comment_118805887

Ah, there they are now.

Itssoeasy · 19-03-2022 3:10pm

theres pace out there and the haas duo are looking good.

Jordan 199 · 19-03-2022 3:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805893#Comment_118805893

Is that your television?

PsychoPete · 19-03-2022 3:10pm

K Mag going for the front row!

ShamoBuc · 19-03-2022 3:11pm

Haas and Alpha Romero are both flying!

namloc1980 · 19-03-2022 3:11pm

Ferrari powered cars are flying.

ShamoBuc · 19-03-2022 3:13pm

Great to see the Ferraris going so well too. Merc's are a little behind. This could be an epic session.

Oafley Jones · 19-03-2022 3:13pm

Thought the Mclaren looked absolutely visually woeful in every shot I’d seen so far, but it looks great on track.

19-03-2022 3:15pm

This is brilliant! I didn’t expect Hamilton to be faster than Russel.

Fair play to Bottas!

Cool_CM · 19-03-2022 3:15pm

This is looking very exciting indeed. Come on Ferrari! 😍

skipper_G · 19-03-2022 3:15pm

Not a surprise to see Williams at the back but Mclaren really struggling for pace

BikeRacer · 19-03-2022 3:15pm

K-Mag just 0.001 off Hamilton in a Haas. Great stuff from them.

ShamoBuc · 19-03-2022 3:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805915#Comment_118805915

Yeah, under lights they tend to look a little different, Ferrari looks a much deeper colour under lights but a real racing red in daylight.

MadYaker · 19-03-2022 3:16pm

George’s Mercedes is still bouncing

Jordan 199 · 19-03-2022 3:17pm

I was looking for what position Vettel was in. #morto.

Faugheen · 19-03-2022 3:17pm

The Merc’s look quick in the middle of the lap. Just are losing loads of time down the straights.

namloc1980 · 19-03-2022 3:17pm

McLaren looks dreadful out there.

blade1 · 19-03-2022 3:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805902#Comment_118805902

Yes, Sony TV and surround sound system for full effect 👍

Jordan 199 · 19-03-2022 3:19pm

A right stinker of qualifying for Aston.

BikeRacer · 19-03-2022 3:20pm

Bottas ahead of both Mercs...

Faugheen · 19-03-2022 3:21pm

Outside of the Ferrari’s and Max, I don’t know what that top 10 shootout is going to look like.

Itssoeasy · 19-03-2022 3:21pm

The McLarens look rough.

namloc1980 · 19-03-2022 3:21pm

Aston Martin very poor too 17th and 19th.

ctrl-alt-delete · 19-03-2022 3:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118805935#Comment_118805935

The mercedes powered teams have had stinkers here - normally straight line speed is a usp for them.

Lawlesz · 19-03-2022 3:21pm

That's so poor from Ricciardo again, wow.

Great showing from both Haas drivers, I can see them mvojg8uo the grid a couple of places this year, that Ferrari engine looks a beast.

Mercs despite all their troubles still in the mix

ricimaki · 19-03-2022 3:22pm

Well Q1 was interesting! We could have several teams fighting towards the top of Q3

Busi_Girl08 · 19-03-2022 3:22pm

Daniel :(

LIGHTNING · 19-03-2022 3:22pm

Nice work by Hulk, out qualified his teammate. Cant ask for more than that

ShamoBuc · 19-03-2022 3:22pm

McClaren and Aston Martin - will not be the slightest bit happy.

Bottas ....would absolutely love if he finished above the Mercs.

F1 2022 - Round 1: Bahrain

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